Drug reference
ganciclovir
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Cytomegalovirus)
Mechanism of action
Inhibits of viral DNA polymerases resulting in chain termination
Common side effects
- Neutropenia
- Anemia
- Elevated LFTs
- Thrombocytopenia
- Confusion
- Nausea/vomiting
- Visual acuity loss
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) to ganciclovir, valganciclovir, or any component of the formulation
Known interactions (1)
- ganciclovir + zidovudine Major
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is ganciclovir?
ganciclovir belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does ganciclovir work?
Inhibits of viral DNA polymerases resulting in chain termination
What are the common side effects of ganciclovir?
Neutropenia, Anemia, Elevated LFTs, Thrombocytopenia, Confusion, Nausea/vomiting, Visual acuity loss
Which drugs interact with ganciclovir?
zidovudine
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