CMV treatment and prophylaxis.
CBC with differential and platelet count
Serum creatinine
Pregnancy test prior to initiation in females and reproductive potential
Black box warning: cytopenias, carcinogenicity/teratogenicity and impairment in fertility.
Caution with concomitant nephrotoxic agents
Increased seizure risk with imipenem
NIOSH hazardous agent. Use appropriate precautions for receiving, handling, administration and disposal.
Requires preparation by Pharmacy in the Chemotherapy hood.
Oral ganiciclovir no longer used due to poor absorption and high pill burden (replaced by valganciclovir).
Antimicrobial class: Nucleoside analog antiviral
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 3.5 hr
Biliary penetration: No data
CSF penetration: Moderate
Lung penetration: Therapeutic