IntroductionWhat VALCYTE is used for?
- It is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- It is used to prevent CMV disease in people who have received a kidney, heart or kidney-pancreas transplant
Warning & PrecautionsTalk to Doctor
Talk to your doctor before you take this medicine, if you:
- Have low blood cell counts
- Have kidney problems
- Are receiving haemodialysis
- Are receiving radiation treatment
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
Children & Adolescents
- It is not known if VALCYTE is safe and effective in children in infants less than 4 months of age
- Consult to your doctor for advice
Driving & Using Machines
- VALCYTE can cause seizures, sleepiness, dizziness, and confusion. You should not drive a car or operate machinery
InteractionsTell your doctor if you are taking,
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements
How to Use- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow the tablet with water
- Take VALCYTE with food
- Do not break or crush this medicine
If you take more?VALCYTE
- If you have taken more VALCYTE than you should, talk to your doctor or local hospital accident and emergency department
If you forgot to take VALCYTE
- Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses. If you have forgotten to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember
- If your next dose is due within 2 hours, take the dose now and skip the next one
If you Stop taking VALCYTE
- Do not stop taking this medicine, until the doctor has told you to do so
Side EffectsLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Serious
- Blood and bone marrow problems
- Fertility problems
- Birth defects
- Cancer
Common
- Diarrhoea
- Low white cell, red cell and platelet cell counts in blood tests
- Fever
- Fatigue, nausea, headache
- Sleeplessness
- Urinary tract infection
- Shaky movements (tremors)
- Vomiting
- Upper respiratory tract infection
More Information
Storage
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25oC)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
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The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.