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.