Gavir 500mg Injection
Salt Composition:Ganciclovir 500mg
Gavir 500mg Injection is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) in immunocompromised people who have undergone an organ or bone marrow transplantation. It also reduces the risk of blindness in a serious eye infection caused by CMV, known as CMV retinitis. Gavir 500mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given by slow intravenous (IV) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to the kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Last updated on: 28-10-2023
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Quick Summary
Gavir 500mg Injection is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) in immunocompromised people who have undergone an organ or bone marrow transplantation. It also reduces the risk of blindness in a serious eye infection caused by CMV, known as CMV retinitis. Gavir 500mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given by slow intravenous (IV) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to the kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Benefits of Gavir 500mg Injection
Cytomegalovirus Infection
In Cytomegalovirus Infection Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection that may have no symptoms at all or may have symptoms like fever and fatigue. Severe infection may show symptoms involving the eyes, brain, or other internal organs. This virus is spread through sexual and nonsexual contact with body secretions in people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. Gavir 500mg Injection helps to prevent multiplication of the infection causing virus and treats the infection. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side Effects of Gavir 500mg Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Nausea, Injection site reaction, Increased liver enzymes']
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Gavir 500mg Injection is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gavir 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Gavir 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Gavir 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE - Gavir 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using Gavir 500mg Injection.
Kidney
CAUTION - Gavir 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gavir 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION - Gavir 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gavir 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What If You Forget to take Gavir 500mg Injection?
If you miss a dose of Gavir 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
Manufacturer Address
FC/B-1 (Extn.), Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110 044
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