Valcyte - Uses, Side Effects and Information

Authored by

Dr Muhammad Zeeshan Afzal

10 July 2024

Valcyte - Uses, Side Effects and Information

Valcyte (valganciclovir) is an antiviral medication that prevents cytomegalovirus (CMV) from multiplying in your body. CMV is a common virus that can cause serious problems for people with weakened immune systems, such as people who have had organ transplants.Valcyte is used to treat CMV retinitis (an infection of the retina of the eye). Valcyte is also used to prevent CMV infection in people who have received organ transplants. In order to better understand Valcyte, this article is meant to provide information to Welzo users.

Health Benefits

Vision issues are just one of the CMV retinitis symptoms that Valcyte may help with. Additionally, it can aid in preventing CMV infection in recipients of organ transplants.

Side Effects

Serious side effects of Valcyte can include seizures, low blood cell counts, and kidney issues. The dangers of taking Valcyte should be discussed with your doctor.

Before starting to take Valcyte and each time you get a refill, please read the Medication Guide and Patient Information Leaflet, if they are available from your pharmacist. Ask your physician or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily, with or without food and as prescribed by your doctor. You should take this medication with food to avoid nausea. Try to take this medication every day at the same time.

Dosage and Preparation

Both an oral solution and a tablet form of Valcyte are offered. Regular dosage is two or three times per day, with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablets; they must be taken whole.

Shake the bottle of the oral solution thoroughly before using it. Utilizing a measuring cup or dosing syringe, precisely measure the oral solution.

Interactions

If you take vitamins, herbs, or other medications, Valcyte may interact with them. When a substance modifies how a drug functions, there is an interaction. This could be harmful or stop the medication from working properly.

Your doctor needs to carefully monitor all of your medications to help you avoid interactions. Tell your doctor about all of the drugs, vitamins, and herbal remedies you are taking. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist to learn how this medication may interact with other medications you are taking.

Mechanism of Action

By preventing the CMV virus from spreading, Valcyte functions. This lessens the symptoms of CMV infection and helps your body produce less CMV.

Pharmacokinetics

The gastrointestinal tract quickly and completely absorbs Valcyte. It is broken down in the liver and eliminated through the urine.

Valcyte has a half-life of around 8 hours.

Storage and stability

Valcyte needs to be kept between 20°C and 25°C, at room temperature. Keep in a container that is securely closed. Avoid freezing.

At room temperature, Valcyte oral solution is stable for 90 days. Valcyte oral solution must be used within 12 hours of mixing. After 12 hours, dispose of any leftovers.

At room temperature, Valcyte tablets remain stable for 30 days.

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