Unit Code 80140:
Ganciclovir
Useful For
Monitoring patients on ganciclovir
Clinical Information
Ganciclovir, an analog of acylcovir, demonstrates inhibitory action
against some viruses including herpes, cytomegalovirus (CMV),
and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Valcyte (valganciclovir) is an oral pro-drug of ganciclovir ester. It
is immediately converted to ganciclovir once it enters the
bloodstream. The oral dose is designed to deliver ganciclovir
equivalent to intravenous ganciclovir at 5 mg/Kg.
Myelosuppression is the major dose-limiting side effect of
ganciclovir.
Reference Values
PLASMA OR SERUM
Currently no therapeutic analytic ranges have been established
for this drug. The reported value must be evaluated with the
clinical status of the individual patient and the specific
characteristics of the infecting microorganism.
SPINAL FLUID
No established reference values
Interpretation
Currently no therapeutic analytic ranges have been established
for this drug. Levels must be evaluated with the clinical status of
the individual patient and the specific characteristics of the
infecting microorganism.
Cautions
Usage should be discontinued if absolute neutropenia develops.
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