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Generic: ganciclovir View All Brands Cytovene A purine nucleoside - It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? adriamycin amphotericin B certain medicines for HIV like didanosine, zidovudine dapsone flucytosine imipenem; cilastatin pentamidine probenecid sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine. If you have a CMV eye infection have your eyes checked every 4 to 6 weeks. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water or fluids daily while taking this medicine to help prevent side effects. This medicine may cause birth defects to the unborn child if taken during pregnancy. Use contraception while taking this medicine. Males must use barrier contraception during therapy and for 90 days after stopping this medicine. If you think you may have become pregnant and are taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue breathing problems changes in vision dizziness, lightheaded fever or chills, sore throat mouth sores pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine unusual bleeding or bruising unusually weak or tired Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea loss of appetite nausea stomach pain This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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