What is Valcyte prescribed for?

VALCYTE® is a prescription antiviral medicine. In adults, VALCYTE tablets are used: to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

How long should you take Valcyte?

Condoms should be used by sexually active men while taking VALCYTE and for 90 days after stopping treatment. Women who are of childbearing potential should use contraception during and for at least 30 days after stopping VALCYTE. Tell your doctor if for any reason you have not taken your medicine exactly as prescribed.

Is Valcyte an antibiotic?

Valcyte is an antiviral drug. It works by preventing viral cells from multiplying in your body. Valcyte is used in adults to prevent infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) that may occur after an organ transplant (heart, kidney, or pancreas).

Does Valcyte make you tired?

Diarrhea, upset stomach, dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, or shaking (tremors) may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Does Valcyte cause weight gain?

Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: agitation, coma, confusion, decreased urine output, depression, dizziness, headache, hostility, irritability, lethargy, muscle twitching, nausea, rapid weight gain, seizures, stupor, or swelling of the face, ankles, or hands.

Does valganciclovir increase creatinine?

The most frequently reported adverse reactions (greater than 10% of patients) in pediatric kidney transplant patients treated with valganciclovir until Day 200 post-transplant were upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, leukopenia, neutropenia, headache, abdominal pain, tremor, pyrexia.

Is Valcyte an immunosuppressant?

No, Valcyte (valganciclovir) is not an immunosuppressant. It is often prescribed to people taking immunosuppressants after a transplant to prevent a CMV infection.

How much does Valcyte cost?

The cost for 60 tablets of Valcyte is around $4000 if you do not have prescription insurance, and for expensive medications like Valcyte, insurance companies often require prior authorization. For more info on prior authorizations and specialty pharmacies, see our previous post here.

What happens if CMV is positive?

A positive result indicates a current or past CMV infection. A second blood test, called CMV IgM antibody will help determine if the CMV infection is current or past. If positive, the infection may be current, usually sometime within the last 4 months.

Can Valcyte affect creatinine levels?

Monitor renal function when Valcyte is coadministered with cyclosporine or amphotericin B because of potential increase in serum creatinine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Based on increased risk, patients should be monitored for hematological and renal toxicity.

What do you need to know about Valcyte tablets?

What it Treats. VALCYTE® is a prescription antiviral medicine. In adults, VALCYTE tablets are used: to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV retinitis in people who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). When CMV virus infects the eyes, it is called CMV retinitis. If CMV retinitis is not treated, it can cause blindness.

How is Valcyte used in the treatment of AIDS?

Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride) is an antiviral drug that treats cytomegalovirus ( CMV) infection of the eye in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( AIDS ). Valcyte also prevents CMV infection in patients who have received an organ transplant (kidney, heart, or kidney-pancreas).

What kind of Medicine is Valcyte for CMV?

Valcyte (valganciclovir) is a first choice antiviral medication used for the treatment and prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections. What is Valcyte (valganciclovir)?

What kind of eye infection does Valcyte treat?

Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride) is an antiviral drug that treats cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the eye in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).