Ganciclovir
- Generic Name
- Ganciclovir
- Brand Names
- Cytovene, Zirgan
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C9H13N5O4
- CAS Number
- 82410-32-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- P9G3CKZ4P5
Overview
An acyclovir analog that is a potent inhibitor of the Herpesvirus family including cytomegalovirus. Ganciclovir is used to treat complications from AIDS-associated cytomegalovirus infections.
Background
An acyclovir analog that is a potent inhibitor of the Herpesvirus family including cytomegalovirus. Ganciclovir is used to treat complications from AIDS-associated cytomegalovirus infections.
Indication
For induction and maintenance in the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in immunocompromised patients, including patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Also used in the treatment of severe cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease, including CMV pneumonia, CMV gastrointestinal disease, and disseminated CMV infections, in immunocompromised patients.
Associated Conditions
- CMV colitis
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infections
- Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
- Cytomegalovirus gastroesophagitis
- Varicella-zoster Progressive outer retinal necrosis
- Acute Herpetic keratitis
- Cytomegalovirus neurological disease
- Varicella-zoster virus acute retinal necrosis
Clinical Trials
FDA Approved Products
Singapore Approved Products
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