Ganciclovir is used in the treatment of eye infections by Herpes simplex virus.

Ganciclovir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. Thus stops the virus from producing new viruses.

Anemia, Breathlessness, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

• Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
• Drink plenty of water while on treatment with Ganciclovir. This helps to prevent kidney stone and kidney damage.
• Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. A dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
• You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters. If you're taking Ganciclovir for herpes, you should use barrier methods (condoms) when you're having sex since you can still pass it on to other people, even if you're taking the medication.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Ques. Q. Is Ganciclovir a vesicant/ antibiotic?
No, Ganciclovir is not a vesicant/ an antibiotic

Ques. Q. Is Ganciclovir?
Yes, Ganciclovir is dialyzabl

Ques. Q. Is Ganciclovir a chemotherapy drug?
Yes, Ganciclovir is a chemotherapy used for the treatment of viral infections. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer

Ques. Q. Is Ganciclovir nephrotoxic?
Yes, Ganciclovir is known to have nephrotoxicity (toxic to kidneys)

Ques. Q. Is ganciclovir a protease inhibitor?
No, ganciclovir is not a protease inhibitor; it belongs to synthetic nucleoside analogues class of antivirals

Ques. Q. Does Ganciclovir cover hsv (hepes simplex virus)?
Yes, Ganciclovir may be used to treat hsv (hepes simplex virus)

Ques. Q. How does Ganciclovir cause myelosuppression?
Ganciclovir is directly toxic to colony forming stem cells inside bone marrow which is responsible for RBCs, WBCs and platelets formation, thereby causing myelosuppression.