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Gavir 500 Injection works by killing and stopping the growth of the cytomegalovirus, thereby helping treat the infection.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or a nursing mother before starting treatment with Gavir 500 Injection. Maintain caution if you have kidney, liver, or blood disorders, a weakened immune system, breathing problems, and an electrolyte imbalance, as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor will administer Gavir 500 Injection only when the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult your doctor before you start Gavir 500 Injection if you are undergoing any immunizations/vaccinations, especially vaccines against the varicella virus.
Always inform your surgery doctor about the treatment with Gavir 500 Injection to avoid serious side effects.
No, as it is an injection, Gavir 500 Injection will be administered by the trained healthcare professional. Hence do not administer it.
Inform your doctor about any eye problems other than CMV retinitis. Do not use any medicine without consulting the doctor.
Alcohol
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There is limited information on how alcohol consumption affects Gavir 500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Gavir 500 Injection may cause fetal toxicity and Impairment of Fertility in males and females. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant before receiving Gavir 500 Injection.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Gavir 500 Injection is not recommended for use in nursing mothers as it can cause serious side effects to newborn infants. Hence, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before receiving this medicine.
Driving
Caution
Gavir 500 Injection causes sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery that requires metal alertness.
Liver
Caution
Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before receiving Gavir 500 Injection. Your doctor will advise this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
Unsafe
Gavir 500 Injection is known to cause kidney or renal problems. Hence, inform your doctor if you have any history of kidney diseases before receiving Gavir 500 Injection as it can cause serious side effects.
Children
Caution
The use of Gavir 500 Injection is not recommended for children below 16 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not established.
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About Gavir 500 Injection
Gavir 500 Injection belongs to the class of 'antivirals' used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is an infection that affects the retina of the eye caused by a virus called Cytomegalovirus (CMV), especially in AIDS patients. It is a serious infection that can lead to blindness. Gavir 500 Injection is also used to prevent Cytomegalovirus disease in transplant patients who are at risk for CMV infection.
Gavir 500 Injection contains Ganciclovir, which works by killing and stopping the growth of the cytomegalovirus. Thus, helps to treat Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis.
Gavir 500 Injection is a parenteral preparation. It will be administered by a healthcare professional; hence do not self-administer. Common side effects of Gavir 500 Injection may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, itching, sensitivity to light (photosensitivity), swelling, redness and tenderness at the injection site. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and gradually resolve over time. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please inform your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any medications. Inform your doctor if you have a weakened immune system, breathing problems, an electrolyte imbalance, blood disorders, and liver or kidney diseases before starting Gavir 500 Injection. Gavir 500 Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Hence, inform your doctor before starting Gavir 500 Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Gavir 500 Injection to enable your body to fight off infections. Gavir 500 Injection should be avoided in children as the safety and efficacy are not explained.
Uses of Gavir 500 Injection
Medicinal Benefits
Gavir 500 Injection treats viral infection of the eye caused by Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. It is also used to treat Cytomegalovirus disease in transplant patients. Gavir 500 Injection consists of Gancyclovir, an antiviral drug that works by killing and stopping the growth of the herpes simplex virus on the cornea.
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Side Effects of Gavir 500 Injection
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Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Gavir 500 Injection or any of the components in Gavir 500 Injection. It is advised to inform your doctor that you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy as Gavir 500 Injection may cause infertility problems and fetal toxicity. Patients with kidney disease should avoid receiving a name and should notify their doctor. Before beginning treatment with Gavir 500 Injection, inform your doctor if you have a history of cancer disease. Nursing mothers should avoid breastfeeding while receiving Gavir 500 Injection as it passes in breastmilk and cause side effects to infants.
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