Valcyte

Recommended dosage for Valcyte

ADULTS

For the Treatment of CMV Retinitis

For active CMV retinitis, the recommended starting dosage is 900 milligrams (two 450-milligram tablets) twice a day for 21 days. The dose can then be decreased to 900 milligrams (two 450-milligram tablets) once a day. Take each dose with food.

Patients who have inactive CMV retinitis can start out at 900 milligrams once daily with food.

For the Prevention of CMV Disease in Heart, Kidney, and Kidney-pancreas Transplants

The recommended starting dosage is 900 milligrams (two 450-milligram tablets) once a day with food starting within 10 days of transplantation until 100 days posttransplantation.

If you have poor kidney function, your dose will be decreased. If you need hemodialysis, Valcyte cannot be used at all.

Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. A overdose of Valcyte can cause blood abnormalities, kidney failure, and liver disorders. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

• Symptoms of Valcyte overdose may include:
  Abdominal pain, convulsions, diarrhea, vomiting, tremor