Vagacyte Valganciclovir 450mg Tablet

WHAT IS VAGACYTE TABLETS?

Vagacyte 450 mg Tablet 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.

USES OF VAGACYTE TABLETS:

Vagacyte Tablet is used for Cytomegalovirus infection, Retinitis and other conditions. Vagacyte Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Vagacyte Tablet contains Valganciclovir as an active ingredient.

Vagacyte Tablet works by preventing the growth and spread of cytomegalovirus.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:

The most possible reported side-effects of Vagacyte Tablet are back pain, dizziness, chills, loss of appetite, indigestion, and muscle spasms.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE:

The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from the use of Vagacyte Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious.

Side Effects of Vagacyte are Injection site pain, Stomach pain.

DRUGS PRECAUTIONS:

Before using Vagacyte Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Do not drive or operate machinery.

Do not start the treatment until neutrophil count is 500 cells/l, platelet count 25000/l, or hemoglobin level 8g/dl.

Monitor complete blood counts and platelet counts tests at regular intervals during treatment.

DRUGS INTERACTIONS:

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Vagacyte Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Vagacyte Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:

Adalimumab

Certolizumab Cimzia

Clopine

Clozapine

Clozaril

Combivir

Deferiprone

Etanercept