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Cytogan 250 mg Capsule

Manufactured byAbbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsGanciclovir
Description
Cytogan 250 mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine used for the prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection which may occur after organ transplantation and in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is also used as an alternative for the maintenance treatment of CMV eye infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) after the condition has been controlled by the intravenous form of ganciclovir. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizure disorders due to the increased risk of recurrent seizures.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Cytogan 250 mg Capsule

Ganguard 250 mg Capsule
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Natclovir 250 mg Capsule
Natco Pharma Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cytogan 250 mg Capsule

  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal and stomach pain
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Back pain
  • Seizures
  • Swelling of legs
  • Itching
  • Decreased urine output

Uses of Cytogan 250 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Cytomegalovirus Retinitis (CMV)
  • Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ganciclovir, any other medicine of the same class, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Hematologic Toxicity

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of blood disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of blood cell counts is necessary while receiving treatment with this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Kidney dysfunction

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Impairment of fertility

This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of impairment of fertility in both men and women. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may cause drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Clozapine

Infliximab

Zidovudine

Didanosine

Disease interactions

Bone marrow suppression

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of blood disorders and bone marrow suppression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent complete blood count monitoring to safely use this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Renal Dysfunction

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. The kidney function should be assessed before initiating the treatment. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by blocking the growth and reproduction of cytomegalovirus. This helps in preventing the spread of the disease.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Purine nucleosides

Schedule

Schedule H

DailyMed: Ganciclovir capsule [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 28 August 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3406db8a-5ae9-4120-94bd-036701adbeca

Ganciclovir - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 28 August 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01004

Ganciclovir: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 28 August 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605011.html
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