Login/Sign Up
VALCYTE 450MG TABLET belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult AIDS patients. Also, VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is used to prevent CMV infection in patients who received an organ transplant from a donor infected with CMV. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a viral infection of the retina (light-sensing cells) caused by cytomegalovirus.
VALCYTE 450MG TABLET contains Valganciclovir which works by getting converted to ganciclovir in the body and inhibits the multiplication of the virus. Thereby, it helps to control the infection.
Take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhea, loss of appetite, cough, headache, stomach pain, nausea, fever, tiredness, or sinusitis (sinus infection). Most of these side effects of VALCYTE 450MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to VALCYTE 450MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. If you are breastfeeding, do not take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET as it may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Women are recommended to use effective contraceptive measures while taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET and for 30 days after treatment with VALCYTE 450MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as VALCYTE 450MG TABLET may cause dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, shakiness, or confusion.
VALCYTE 450MG TABLET contains Valganciclovir, an antiviral drug used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult AIDS patients. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET gets converted to ganciclovir in the body and inhibits the multiplication of the virus. Thereby, it helps to control the infection. Additionally, VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is used to prevent CMV infection in patients who received an organ transplant from a donor infected with CMV.
If you are allergic to VALCYTE 450MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have a low number of platelets, white blood cells or red blood cells and kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET. Avoid taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. If you are breastfeeding, do not take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET as it may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Women are recommended to use effective contraceptive measures while taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET and 30 days after treatment with VALCYTE 450MG TABLET. Men are advised to continue using contraceptive measures for 90 days after treatment with VALCYTE 450MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as VALCYTE 450MG TABLET may cause dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, shakiness or confusion. If you are having blood dialysis or radiotherapy, please inform your doctor before taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET.
Drug-Drug Interaction: VALCYTE 450MG TABLET may interact with antibiotics (imipenem + cilastatin, trimethoprim, dapsone), gout medicine (probenecid), antifungals (amphotericin B, flucytosine), antiprotozoals (pentamidine), anti-cancer (vinblastine, hydroxyurea, vincristine, doxorubicin), immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, ciclosporin), HIV/AIDS medicines (tenofovir, zidovudine, stavudine, didanosine), medicines used to treat hepatitis B infection (adefovir).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a low number of platelets, white blood cells or red blood cells and kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis: It is a viral infection of the retina (light-sensing cells) caused by cytomegalovirus. In serious cases, it may lead to blindness. CMV retinitis is more likely to affect people with a weakened immune system from HIV/AIDS. The symptoms include blurred vision, a blind spot in vision, floaters in the eye, loss of peripheral vision or flashes in the eye.
About VALCYTE 450MG TABLET
VALCYTE 450MG TABLET belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult AIDS patients. Also, VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is used to prevent CMV infection in patients who received an organ transplant from a donor infected with CMV. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a viral infection of the retina (light-sensing cells) caused by cytomegalovirus.
VALCYTE 450MG TABLET contains Valganciclovir which works by getting converted to ganciclovir in the body and inhibits the multiplication of the virus. Thereby, it helps to control the infection.
Take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhea, loss of appetite, cough, headache, stomach pain, nausea, fever, tiredness, or sinusitis (sinus infection). Most of these side effects of VALCYTE 450MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to VALCYTE 450MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. If you are breastfeeding, do not take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET as it may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Women are recommended to use effective contraceptive measures while taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET and for 30 days after treatment with VALCYTE 450MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as VALCYTE 450MG TABLET may cause dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, shakiness, or confusion.
₹18450*
MRP ₹22500
18% off
₹19125*
MRP ₹22500
15% CB
₹3375 cashback(15%)
Free Delivery
With Circle membership
(Inclusive of all Taxes)
This offer price is valid on orders above ₹800. Apply coupon PHARMA10/PHARMA18 (excluding restricted items)
Online payment accepted
Provide Delivery Location
Whats That
Online payment accepted
Product Substitutes
Uses of VALCYTE 450MG TABLET
Medicinal Benefits
VALCYTE 450MG TABLET contains Valganciclovir, an antiviral drug used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult AIDS patients. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET gets converted to ganciclovir in the body and inhibits the multiplication of the virus. Thereby, it helps to control the infection. Additionally, VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is used to prevent CMV infection in patients who received an organ transplant from a donor infected with CMV.
Side Effects of VALCYTE 450MG TABLET
Directions for Use
Storage
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to VALCYTE 450MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have a low number of platelets, white blood cells or red blood cells and kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET. Avoid taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. If you are breastfeeding, do not take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET as it may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Women are recommended to use effective contraceptive measures while taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET and 30 days after treatment with VALCYTE 450MG TABLET. Men are advised to continue using contraceptive measures for 90 days after treatment with VALCYTE 450MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as VALCYTE 450MG TABLET may cause dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, shakiness or confusion. If you are having blood dialysis or radiotherapy, please inform your doctor before taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET.
Therapeutic Class
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Habit Forming
Special Advise
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis: It is a viral infection of the retina (light-sensing cells) caused by cytomegalovirus. In serious cases, it may lead to blindness. CMV retinitis is more likely to affect people with a weakened immune system from HIV/AIDS. The symptoms include blurred vision, a blind spot in vision, floaters in the eye, loss of peripheral vision or flashes in the eye.