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CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)
CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus in immunocompromised people who have undergone an organ or bone marrow transplantation. It also reduces the risk of blindness in a serious eye infection caused by CMV, known as CMV retinitis.
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General Information

Contains

Ganciclovir (500mg)

Marketer

Abbott

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET 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 for better absorption. 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.

Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. 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.

Uses of Cytogan Tablet

  • Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Cytogan Tablet

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. CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET 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.

Side effects of Cytogan Tablet

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 side effects of Cytogan
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin rash

How to use Cytogan 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. CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET is to be taken with food.

How Cytogan Tablet works

CYTOGAN 500MG 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET 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.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
If you forget a dose of CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
No, do not stop taking CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
Before starting treatment with CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before starting treatment with CYTOGAN 500MG TABLET to avoid any harmful effects on the baby.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

References

  1. Acosta EP, Flexner C. Antiviral Agents (Nonretroviral). In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1603-605.
  2. Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 851-52.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 613-14.
  4. Mayo Clinic. Ganciclovir. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta
Dr. Shyam Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta
Dr. Atula Gupta
Dermatology
You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable
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Name: Abbott
Address: 16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India

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Country of origin: India

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