Cymevene (Ganciclovir)


Brand Name: Cymevene

Generic Name: Ganciclovir

Manufacturer/Agent: Roche Pdts Ltd


Formulation: inj

Strength: 500mg/10ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 6,142.00

Retail Price: @ KES 8,189.33


Class: Antiviral Agents (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C9H13N5O4 = 255.2

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

Indications/Uses: Treatment and prevention of cmv infection in immnunosuppression. oral 1g tid with food, by iv infusion 5mg/kg bd.

Interactions: Myelosuppresion with zidovudine.

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