Natclovir 250 Mg

Description

SKU	CMS1426
USA Brand Name	Cytovene/Ziagen
Strength	250mg
Generic Name	Ganciclovir
Manufacturer	Natco Pharma, India

Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir)

What Is The Generic Name Of Natclovir:

Ganciclovir is the generic version of Natclovir

USA Brands Equivalent To Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

• Cytovene
• Ziagen

About Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

Natclovir 250 Mg is antiviral agent having Ganciclovir as an active ingredient which is used in the treatment of Eye Infections caused by Cytomegalovirus (CMV). This infection occurs predominantly in patients with suppressed immune function like HIV infection or post-organ transplantation. You may find this prescription only drug at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

Manufacturer Of Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

Natco Pharma (India) is the one of the top leading Pharmaceutical Company which manufactures Natclovir 250 Mg.

Strength Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

Natclovir contains Ganciclovir, 250 mg per capsule. This medicine may be available in various strengths and many other substitutes at various online pharmacy stores, medical Supply stores, and drugstores.

Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir) Is Used For The Treatment Of:

It is used in the treatment of:

• Eye Infection caused by Cytomegalovirus Retinitis (CMV)
• CMV prophylaxis
• Acute Herpetic Keratitis

How Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir) Works:

Antiviral active ingredient Ganciclovir acts by blocking or preventing the multiplying of the viruses in human body which thus helps in stopping the virus to produce new virus hence reducing the infection.

Before You Use Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

You should be sure that:

• You are not allergic to it
• It is not affecting the mother and baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• It is not interacting with the medicines you are taking with it

When Not To Use Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

You should avoid using the Capsules if you:

• Are Allergic/Hypersensitive to it
• Are taking some medicines or supplements without prescription as it increases the chances of Allergy or other harmful effects due to unwanted interactions
• If you are pregnant/conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Are allergic/hypersensitive to Natclovir
• Have Liver/Kidney disorder
• Are using any Herbal Products or OTC medicines
• Have any other infection
• Have seizure problem
• Are Pregnant or trying to conceive or breastfeeding
• Take alcohol
• Are taking any other medicines for any disease or disorder
• Have any Pre-existing Skin Disease, or any Surgery

Dosage:

Natclovir 250 mg (Ganciclovir) is used for HIV treatment and found to be available in various strengths and many other substitutes. This prescription based drug is available in form of capsule, tablet, and injection form which may be found at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients must confirm with his/her doctor about the dosage, frequency, and duration of the medicine to be taken as it may vary with patient to patient.

It must be taken at fixed time with food and take precautions to keep this medicine away from people nearby you especially children. It is not recommended for the pregnant/breastfeeding women. Take plenty of water while you are taking this therapy and avoid High Fat diet.

How Much Of Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir) Should Be Applied:

Patients must take the dose as suggested by the doctor. Do not exceed than prescribed dose and try not to skip for the better and timely effects.

How To Take Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

Natclovir 250 mg should be taken at a fixed time with food to avoid stomach problems. Swallow it as a whole with a full glass of water without chewing or crushing the capsule. Take plenty of water while taking this medicine course to prevent you from kidney stones.

For How Long Should You Continue Applying Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

You should take these capsules for as long as directed by your doctor. Moreover, its effects usually become noticeable after few days or weeks. You are suggested to not to stop taking the medicine before the treatment course. Also do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.

Overdose Of Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

Contact your doctor or reach nearby emergency department of medical facility immediately if you are experiencing overdose symptoms like breathlessness, low counts of RBCs and WBCs, swelling of legs, seizures, etc.

Missed Dose Of Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

A missed dose of Natclovir 250 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if you missed it. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once. Talk to your doctor in case you have missed more than one dose.

Side Effects Of Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

The side effects of Natclovir 250 Mg include:

• Chills
• Headache
• Shortness of breath/Breathlessness
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal and stomach pain
• Reduces Blood cell counts (RBCs and WBCs)
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Back pain
• Seizures
• Swelling of legs
• Itching
• Decreased urine output

Drugs Interact With Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

Using other drugs, herbal supplements, over the counter drugs, or any substances may alter the medicinal effects of Natclovir 250 Mg. It may cause either an allergic reaction or a serious adverse effect and may nullify the effect of your capsules. Drugs that are known to interact with Natclovir 250 Mg are mentioned below:

• Clozapine
• Infliximab
• Zidovudine
• Didanosine

Disease interactions:

• Bone Marrow Suppression
• Renal Dysfunction
• Contraindications:
• Natclovir 250 Mg should not be used in
• Hypersensitive conditions
• Infection
• Hematologic toxicity
• Impairment of fertility
• It is not recommended for Pregnant/Breastfeeding women and for the pediatric population

Warning And Precautions:

• If skin irritation or allergy persists then stop using the medicine and consult your doctor
• It is not recommended for Infants (<2 yrs), pregnancy/Breastfeeding, and for people having any other infection than virus.
• Avoid driving while taking this medicine as it may leads to blurring of vision or dizziness.
• Always keep the capsules in proper conditions and out of the reach and sight of the children.
• Do not have unsafe intercourse and surely use barrier methods (condoms) as you still have the chances to pass the disease on to other people, even if you’re taking the medication.

Things To Remember:

• You must take plenty of water (atleast 8 glasses per day) while taking this medicine to avoid kidney damage by stones or any toxicity and accumulation of the medicine.
• Read the insert of the tube thoroughly and do not use the expired medicine.
• Ask your doctor if you have any confusion regarding the dosage and the strength of the medicine.

How To Store Natclovir 250 Mg (Ganciclovir):

Keep the capsule at cool temperature in a dry, dark and clean place. Avoid refrigeration of the medicine.