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Valganciclovir
INFORMATION ABOUT VALGANCICLOVIR
Valganciclovir Uses
Valganciclovir is used in the treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection, herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, chickenpox, herpes simplex virus infections, eye infections by Herpes simplex virus and chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
How Valganciclovir works
Valganciclovir 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.
Common side effects of Valganciclovir
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
Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Breathlessness, Chills, Cough, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Depression, Dermatitis, Dizziness, Ear pain, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Low blood platelets, Nausea, Pain, Sepsis, Urinary tract infection, Fungal infection, Upper respiratory tract infection, Influenza, Cellulitis, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Hypersensitivity, Visual impairment, Conjunctivitis, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Mouth ulcer
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Written By
Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Sharma
PhD, M.Pharm
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
24 Jul 2025 | 08:53 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Valganciclovir
- 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.
Frequently asked questions for Valganciclovir
Valganciclovir is used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of retina (retinitis) in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is also used for the prevention of CMV infection in patients who have received an organ transplant from a CMV-infected donor
After taken orally, valganciclovir gets converted into ganciclovir by liver and intestinal enzymes, which then prevents the growth and spread of cytomegalovirus.
No, valganciclovir is not cytotoxic
Valganciclovir can also be used for treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Please follow doctor's advice regarding its use