Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial works by preventing the spread of CMV disease or slowing the growth of CMV.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial

Chills severe

Headache severe

Shortness of breath severe

Diarrhea severe

Abdominal and stomach pain severe

Nausea and Vomiting

Back pain

Seizures

Swelling of legs

Itching

Decreased urine output

Uses of Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial
What is it prescribed for?

Cytomegalovirus Retinitis (CMV)
Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial is used in the treatment of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in adults with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis
Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial is used in the prevention of Cytomegalovirus infection in patients who have undergone an organ transplantation and are at risk of CMV disease.

Acute herpetic keratitis
The topical form of this medicine is used in the treatment of Acute herpetic keratitis.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial or any other medicine of the same class.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

General Warnings

Hematologic Toxicity
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of blood disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of blood cell counts is necessary while receiving treatment with this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Renal dysfunction
Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial should be used with extreme caution in patients with renal diseases due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Impairment of Fertility
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of impairment of fertility in both men and women. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If an oral dose of Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one. Since the intravenous form of this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low. Gel: If the dose Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial gel is missed, instill it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Clozapine severe

Infliximab severe

Zidovudine severe

Didanosine moderate

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of blood disorders and bone marrow suppression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent complete blood count monitoring to safely use this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

severe
Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Kidney function should be assessed before initiating the treatment. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Use Gantovir Injection 250 mg 1 Vial exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not use larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any adverse effects to the doctor on priority. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Ganciclovir [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605011.html
[cited 28/7/2020].
2020