Valcyte (Valganciclovir)


Brand Name: Valcyte

Generic Name: Valganciclovir

Manufacturer/Agent: Roche Pdts Ltd


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 450mg

Pack size: 60

Trade Price: KES 244,407.00

Retail Price: @ KES 5,431.27


Class: Antiviral Agents (Anti-infectives)

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Precautions: Pregnancy and lactation (72 hrs after last dose). low platelet or neutrophil counts.

Indications/Uses: Cytomegalovirus infection in aids patients; 900mg bd

Interactions: Myelosuppresion with zidovudine.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances. anaemia. leucopenia. headache. parathesia. fever. rash. reaction at injection site.