Valcept 450mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient	Valganciclovir (450mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Nucleoside analog
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	362

FAQ

What is valganciclovir used for?

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

Is valganciclovir cytotoxic?

No, valganciclovir is not cytotoxic

Does valganciclovir cover HSV?

Valganciclovir can also be used for treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Please follow doctor's advice regarding its use

How does valganciclovir work?

After taken orally, valganciclovir gets converted into ganciclovir by liver and intestinal enzymes, which then prevents the growth and spread of cytomegalovirus.

What if you forget to take Valcept Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Valcept 450mg, 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.

Valcept 450mg Tablet Reviews

Valcept 450mg is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the 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.

Valcept 450mg 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 should be taken with food. 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.

It may lead to a few common side effects like fever, diarrhea, vomiting, anemia, low white blood cell, and low platelet level. 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.

How Valcept 450mg Tablet Works

Valcept 450mg 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.

How to Use Valcept 450mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valcept 450mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Valcept 450mg Tablet

In Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection: Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection which 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. Valcept 450mg helps to prevent multiplication of the infection causing virus and treats the infection. Keep taking it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Valcept 450mg Tablet

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Valcept 450mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Valcept 450mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Valcept 450mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Valcept 450mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valcept 450mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Valcept 450mg. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Valcept 450mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valcept 450mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Valcept 450mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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