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Valganciclovir
What is it? Overview Usage Side Effects and Warnings
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What is Valganciclovir?

(val gan SYE kloh veer)

• This medicine is used to treat a viral infection of the eyes.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• To protect against sexually-transmitted diseases, use a latex condom.

• Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for 3 months after receiving this medicine.

• If you are a male and sexually active, protect your partner from pregnancy during treatment and for 3 months after treatment ends. Use birth control that you can trust.

• Breast-feeding is not recommended.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Anemia and low platelet count.

• Headache.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth...

 
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