Valganciclovir

Uses

Valganciclovir is used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus infection.

How it Works

How Valganciclovir works Valganciclovir is an antiviral medication that prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This action stops the virus from producing new viruses and helps clear up the infection.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Valganciclovir include vomiting, abdominal pain, anemia (low number of red blood cells), breathlessness, chills, cough, decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), depression, dermatitis, dizziness, ear pain, headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), low blood platelets, nausea, pain, sepsis, urinary tract infection, fungal infection, upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, cellulitis, decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), hypersensitivity, visual impairment, conjunctivitis, hypotension (low blood pressure), and mouth ulcers.

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