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About Galrab Tablet
Galrab Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antiviral,' which is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating Cytomegalovirus infection in immunosuppressed people (having HIV/AIDS) or who underwent bone marrow or organ transplantation. Cytomegalovirus infection is a common herpes virus infection with no symptoms or symptoms like fever and fatigue. Severe infection may affect the eyes, brain, or other internal organs.
Galrab Tablet contains Ganciclovir, an antiviral medication. It works by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on their DNA results in a decrease viral overload and the production of new viruses. Hence, this helps in clearing up the infection.
Take Galrab Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. You are advised to take Galrab Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, headache, dizziness, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, increase liver enzymes, injection site reaction, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Galrab Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually subside over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor immediately.
Do not take Galrab Tablet if you are allergic to it, aciclovir or any of its ingredients. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else even if the symptoms occur similar. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of infection to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Galrab Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required.
Uses of Galrab Tablet
Directions for Use
Medicinal Benefits
Galrab Tablet contains Ganciclovir which belongs to a class of drugs known as antiviral medicines. It is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating Cytomegalovirus Infection in Immunosuppressed people who have undergone bone marrow or organ transplantation. In addition to this, it also reduces the risk of blindness in people with serious eye infections (CMV retinitis). It works by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA, resulting in decreased viral overload and new virus production. Hence, this helps in clearing up the infection.
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Drug Warnings
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Side Effects of Galrab Tablet
Habit Forming
Therapeutic Class
Galrab Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antiviral', containing Ganciclovir which is used to treat viral infections. It works by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA results in decrease viral overload and production of new viruses. Hence, this helps in clearing up the infection.
The most common side effects of Galrab Tablet are headaches, dizziness, nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, increase liver enzymes, injection site reaction, stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Galrab Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
No, you should not stop taking Galrab Tablet without consulting the doctor even if you feel better. The symptoms may improve, but the infection may not be completely cured. Therefore, it is advised to continue the treatment in dose and duration prescribed for the best treatment.
Galrab Tablet may affect fertility. It may temporarily or permanently stop men from producing sperm and reduce fertility in women. So, if you are planning a baby, inform your doctor before taking Galrab Tablet . Also, wear a condom during sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of infection to the female counterpart.
No, Galrab Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Cytomegalovirus Infection: It is a common herpes virus infection that may have no symptoms or symptoms like fever and fatigue. Severe infection may affect the eyes, brain or other internal organs. It is spread through nonsexual contact by body secretions in people who have undergone an organ transplant or are immunosuppressed and through sexual contact.
CMV retinitis: It is an eye infection caused by the herpes virus leading to inflammation of the eye's retina. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness.
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Alcohol
Caution
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Galrab Tablet . But intake of alcohol with Galrab Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of alcohol should be avoided with Galrab Tablet .
Pregnancy
Caution
Galrab Tablet is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Galrab Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Galrab Tablet should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Galrab Tablet is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Galrab Tablet will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Galrab Tablet should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
Driving
Unsafe
Galrab Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
Caution
Galrab Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Galrab Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Caution
Galrab Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years as its safety and efficacy are not established.