Ganciclovir Oral
Generic Name: GANCICLOVIR - ORAL
Pronounced: (gan-SYE-klo-veer)
Ganciclovir Oral Warning
Ganciclovir has sometimes caused severe blood problems,
including a decrease in red blood cells (anemia), white blood cells
(neutropenia), and platelets (thrombocytopenia). Seek immediate
medical attention if you develop signs of anemia (new/severe
tiredness, fast breathing, weakness, bluish fingernails/lips, pale
skin, fast heartbeat). A low level of white blood cells increases
the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) infections. Seek immediate
medical attention if you develop a new fever, chills, cough,
breathing problems, loss of appetite, weight loss, new diarrhea, or
sore throat. Severely low platelets can make you more likely to
bleed. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs of
bleeding such as easy bruising, increased nose bleeds, bleeding
gums, bloody or black colored bowel movements, vomit that looks
like coffee grounds.
Ganciclovir has caused decreased sperm production in animals and
may decrease the ability of men to father a baby.
Ganciclovir has caused tumors in laboratory animals. Although
there is no information in humans, ganciclovir should be considered
cancer-causing (carcinogenic). See also Precautions section.
Ganciclovir Oral Side Effects
See also Warning section.
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fever, headache,
shaking (tremors), swelling of the legs, constipation, back pain,
drowsiness, dizziness, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of
these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist
promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because
he or she has judged the benefit to you is greater than the risk of
side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious
side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but
serious side effects occur:
- mental/mood changes (slowed thinking, confusion,
depression)
- decreased sexual interest/ability
- decrease in the amount of urine
- irregular heartbeat
- tingling/numbness of hands or feet
- seizures
- persistent nausea
- stomach/abdominal pain
- dark urine
- yellowing eyes/skin
- hair loss
- dry skin
- strange taste in the mouth
- muscle aches/cramps
- mouth ulcers
- unusual dreams
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