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Chemical Name: VALGANCICLOVIR (val-gan-SYE-kloe-vir)
Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication is an anti-viral agent used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the eye. Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication is not a cure for CMV eye infection, but can help to slow progression of the condition. Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication may also be used to prevent CMV disease in heart, kidney, and kidney/pancreas transplant patients who are at risk for the disease. Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
WARNING: VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION IS CHANGED into another medicine, ganciclovir, in the body. It may cause severe blood side effects (eg, low platelets, low white blood cell counts, anemia). Contact your doctor right away if you develop unusual fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, or signs of an infection (eg, fever, chills, persistent sore throat). VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION HAS CAUSED cancer, birth defects, and a lack of sperm production in animals. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION if you are also taking ganciclovir. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITIONS may be needed if you are taking zidovudine, didanosine, mycophenolate mofetil, mycophenolic acid, probenecid, or medicines that may harm the kidney (eg, aminoglycoside antibiotics [eg, gentamicin], amphotericin B, cyclosporine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] [eg, ibuprofen], tacrolimus, vancomycin). Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines might harm the kidney. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including kidney problems, blood cell or platelet problems, a history of bone marrow problems, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you are dehydrated or have had a transplant other than a kidney, heart, or kidney-pancreas transplant. Tell your doctor if you have recently received or are receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment, or if you have taken other medicines that may cause bone marrow problems or weaken your immune system. Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines may cause bone marrow problems or weaken your immune system. USE OF VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have very low blood cell or platelet levels, or if you are on dialysis. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication.
Follow the directions for using Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication provided by your doctor. An additional patient information leaflet is available with Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this information. TAKE VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION with food. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. STORE VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. KEEP VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION out of the reach of children and away from pets. DO NOT GET BROKEN OR CRUSHED TABLETS on your skin or in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If contact occurs, wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water and rinse eyes with plenty of clear water. CHECK WITH YOUR PHARMACIST about how you should dispose of the unused medicine. TAKE VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION regularly to receive the most benefit from it. CONTINUE TO TAKE VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
DO NOT TAKE VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION if you have had an allergic reaction to it or if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product or to ganciclovir. Lab tests may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication. Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication. Using Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. IF YOU ARE SWITCHING FROM GANCICLOVIR TO VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION: 1 tablet of Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication contains more medicine than 1 capsule of ganciclovir. Be sure you know how many tablets of Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication your doctor wants you to take. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose; you may experience serious side effects or overdose. YOU SHOULD BE CAREFUL NOT TO BECOME DEHYDRATED while you are taking Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication. The risk of kidney problems may be increased. Check with your doctor about whether you should drink extra fluids while you are taking Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication. IF VOMITING OR DIARRHEA OCCURS, you will need to take care not to become dehydrated. Contact your doctor for instructions. VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION MAY LOWER YOUR RESISTANCE TO INFECTION. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections. Do not touch your eyes or the inside of your nose unless you have thoroughly washed your hands first. VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION MAY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BLOOD CELLS WHICH ARE NEEDED FOR CLOTTING. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations where bruising or injury may occur. USE OF VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING CANCER. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION IN THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the medicine. FOR MEN: Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication may cause decreased sperm production. This may be temporary or permanent. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. Men who take Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication should always use a condom when having sex with a woman who may become pregnant. Do this for as long as you take Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication and for at least 90 days after you stop taking it. FOR WOMEN: Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication may cause decreased fertility. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. Women who take Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication and who may become pregnant should always use effective birth control during sex. Do this for as long as you take Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication and for at least 30 days after you stop taking it. VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION MAY CAUSE HARM TO THE FETUS. Avoid becoming pregnant while taking Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of using Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication while you are pregnant. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION IS FOUND in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication include back pain; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; stomach pain; trouble sleeping; or vomiting. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience change in the amount of urine produced; confusion; dark urine; decreased coordination; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes (eg, depression); muscle weakness; numbness or tingling of the skin, hands, or feet; seizures; severe or persistent headache or dizziness; swelling of the arms or legs; symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, sore throat); tremors, unsteady movements; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; or yellowing of the skin or eyes. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include blood in the urine; change in the amount of urine produced; dark urine; fever, chills, or sore throat; seizures; severe or persistent diarrhea, vomiting, or stomach pain; tremors; unusual bruising or bleeding; or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
DO NOT SHARE VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION for other health conditions. VALCYTE ADDITIONAL 3-5 DAYS REQUIRED TO SPECIAL ORDER MEDICATION IS NOT A CURE FOR CMV INFECTION. Remain under the care of your doctor. WHEN YOUR MEDICINE SUPPLY BEGINS TO RUN LOW, GET MORE FROM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The virus may develop resistance to Valcyte Additional 3-5 Days Required To Special Order Medication and become more difficult to treat if you stop taking it, even for a short period of time.
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