Virson Gel 5 gm
Ajanta Pharma
Uses of Virson Gel 5 gm:
Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus
Composition of Virson Gel 5 gm:
Ganciclovir 1.5mg
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Description
Genital herpes infection
Uses
Ganciclovir is generally used in treatment of the treatment of eye infections by Herpes simplex virus.
Side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headache
- Increased liver enzymes
- Injection site reaction
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Ganciclovir is an antiviral drug. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Ganciclovir a vesicant/ antibiotic?
No, Ganciclovir is not a vesicant/ an antibiotic
Q. Is Ganciclovir?
Yes, Ganciclovir is dialyzabl
Q. Is Ganciclovir a chemotherapy drug?
Yes, Ganciclovir is a chemotherapy used for the treatment of viral infections. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer
Q. Is Ganciclovir nephrotoxic?
Yes, Ganciclovir is known to have nephrotoxicity (toxic to kidneys)
Q. Is Ganciclovir a protease inhibitor?
No, Ganciclovir is not a protease inhibitor; it belongs to synthetic nucleoside analogues class of antivirals
Q. Does Ganciclovir cover hsv (hepes simplex virus)?
Yes, Ganciclovir may be used to treat hsv (hepes simplex virus)
Q. How does Ganciclovir cause myelosuppression?
Ganciclovir is directly toxic to colony forming stem cells inside bone marrow which is responsible for RBCs, WBCs and platelets formation, thereby causing myelosuppression.
No, Ganciclovir is not a vesicant/ an antibiotic
Q. Is Ganciclovir?
Yes, Ganciclovir is dialyzabl
Q. Is Ganciclovir a chemotherapy drug?
Yes, Ganciclovir is a chemotherapy used for the treatment of viral infections. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer
Q. Is Ganciclovir nephrotoxic?
Yes, Ganciclovir is known to have nephrotoxicity (toxic to kidneys)
Q. Is Ganciclovir a protease inhibitor?
No, Ganciclovir is not a protease inhibitor; it belongs to synthetic nucleoside analogues class of antivirals
Q. Does Ganciclovir cover hsv (hepes simplex virus)?
Yes, Ganciclovir may be used to treat hsv (hepes simplex virus)
Q. How does Ganciclovir cause myelosuppression?
Ganciclovir is directly toxic to colony forming stem cells inside bone marrow which is responsible for RBCs, WBCs and platelets formation, thereby causing myelosuppression.
Expert Advice
- Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.Drink plenty of water while on treatment with Ganciclovir. This helps to prevent kidney stone and kidney damage.Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. A dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters. If you're taking Ganciclovir for herpes, you should use barrier methods (condoms) when you're having sex since you can still pass it on to other people, even if you're taking the medication.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-43334
Product Description: Virson Gel 5 gm is manufactured by Ajanta Pharma
Packing: Tube
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Virson Gel 5 gm is manufactured by Ajanta Pharma
Packing: Tube
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
