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Valcito Tablet 2's Substitute

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Uses:

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina.

Medicinal Benefits:

Valcito Tablet 2's contains Valganciclovir, an antiviral drug used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult AIDS patients. Valcito Tablet 2's gets converted to ganciclovir in the body and inhibits the multiplication of the virus. Thereby, it helps to control the infection.  Additionally, Valcito Tablet 2's is used to prevent CMV infection in patients who received an organ transplant from a donor infected with CMV.

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Valcito Tablet 2's is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult AIDS patients. Also, it is used to prevent CMV infection in patients who received an organ transplant from a donor infected with CMV.

Valcito Tablet 2's contains Valganciclovir that works by getting converted to ganciclovir in the body and inhibits the multiplication of the virus. Thereby, it helps to control the infection.

Valcito Tablet 2's may be used to prevent cytomegalovirus infection in patients who received an organ transplant from a donor infected with CMV.

Valcito Tablet 2's may cause diarrhoea as a temporary side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Valcito Tablet 2's should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems and only in doses as prescribed by a doctor. However, regular blood tests are recommended while taking Valcito Tablet 2's to monitor kidney functioning.

You are not recommended to take Valcito Tablet 2's with tacrolimus (immunosuppressant) as it may increase the risk of kidney or nerve damage, cause side effects affecting bone marrow function leading to a low number of blood cells. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Valcito Tablet 2's with other medicines.

Valcito Tablet 2's is classed as a cytotoxic medicine and will therefore require special handling.

Common side effects of Valcito Tablet 2's may include diarrhea, loss of appetite, cough, headache, stomach pain, nausea, fever, tiredness, or sinusitis (sinus infection). Most of these side effects of Valcito Tablet 2's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, it also have activity against the alpha herpesviruses. But it should be taken only if recommended by the healthcare professional.

Valcito Tablet 2's contains Valganciclovir as an active ingredient.

It is a viral infection of the retina (light-sensing cells) caused by cytomegalovirus. In serious cases, it may lead to blindness. CMV retinitis is more likely to affect people with a weakened immune system from HIV/AIDS. The symptoms include blurred vision, a blind spot in vision, floaters in the eye, loss of peripheral vision or flashes in the eye.

Valcito Tablet 2's is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause birth defects. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or have any concerns.

If you are breastfeeding, do not take Valcito Tablet 2's as it may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

Valcito Tablet 2's may cause dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, shakiness or confusion in some people. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms after taking Valcito Tablet 2's.

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