Antimicrobiens
Ganciclovir

Ganciclovir

None
N/A
$72.18

Dosing

General Information

CMV infections

  • CBC with differential twice weekly.
  • Serum creatinine once weekly.

May cause blood dyscrasias:

  • Granulocytopenia
  • Anemia
  • Thrombocytopenia

Usually within first 1-2 weeks of treatment. Generally resolves within 3-7 days of discontinuation.

Hazardous drug must be prepared by Pharmacy

Prepared in 100 mL NS. Infuse over 60 min

  • N/A
  • May be available through Ambulatory Treatment Center

Antimicrobial class: Antiviral, binds DNA polymerase to inhibit viral DNA synthesis.

Pregnancy category: C - animal studies have demonstrated carcinogenic and teratogenic effects.