CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION

Ganciclovir (500mg)

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CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) in immunocompromised people who have undergone an organ or bone marrow transplantation. It also reduces the risk of blindness in a serious eye infection caused by CMV, known as CMV retinitis.

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General Information

Contains

Ganciclovir (500mg)

Marketer

Abbott

Storage

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Product introduction

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

Some side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Cytogan Injection

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Cytogan Injection

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection
Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection that may have no symptoms at all or may have symptoms like fever and fatigue. Severe infection may show symptoms involving the eyes, brain, or other internal organs. This virus is spread through sexual and nonsexual contact with body secretions in people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION helps to prevent the multiplication of the infection-causing virus and treats the infection. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Cytogan Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cytogan

Vomiting
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Cytogan Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Cytogan Injection works

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION.

Kidney

CAUTION

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Cytogan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route)

Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.

Moderate

Amphotericin B (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Amphotericin B may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.

Moderate

Amphotericin B (Vaginal Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Amphotericin B may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.

Moderate

Cidofovir (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Cidofovir may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.

Frequently asked questions

Is CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION effective?

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How is CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION administered?

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION.

Is CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION safe?

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION?

Before starting treatment with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before starting treatment with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION to avoid any harmful effects on the baby.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Hypoxanthines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)

References

Acosta EP, Flexner C. Antiviral Agents (Nonretroviral). In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1603-605.
Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 851-52.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 613-14.
Ganciclovir. Nutley, New Jersey: Roche Pharmaceuticals. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Abbott
Address: 16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Cytogan Injection

Benefits of Cytogan Injection

Side effects of Cytogan Injection

How to use Cytogan Injection

How Cytogan Injection works

All substitutes for CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION

Natclovir Injection

Gavir 500mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route)

Amphotericin B (Injection Route)

Amphotericin B (Vaginal Route)

Cidofovir (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION effective?

How is CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION administered?

Is CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION safe?

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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