Description
VAG – 450 is anti viral drug which is transformed in the body to the active form of the drug called ganciclovir. It protects the disease which is caused by a virus ( called cytomegalovirus – CMV) in people who have organ transplants. CMV is a disease which can cause several infections in the body. Among all infections, eye infection is also caused by this disease. The eye infection is known as CMV retinitis which can result in blindness. VAG – 450 does not let the infection spread to other parts of the body. The growth of the CMV virus is slowed down by taking this medicine.
VAG – 450 is an antiviral drug which helps in treating people with AIDS having CMV retinitis. It reduces the risk of blindness and helps in controlling CMV retinitis.
It is not meant to cure CMV disease. Patients should get their eyes checked by a doctor on regular basis.
This medication should be taken with food by mouth as per the recommendation of the doctor. Generally, it is to be taken once or twice a day. Tablets are to be swallowed whole by the patients and not be broken or crushed. Medicine should not come in contact with the skin and eyes. In case it does, the area must be immediately washed with soap and water.
Hands must be washed well before taking this medicine. The dosage is based on the body size of an individual.
Valganciclovir Hydrochloride 450mg Tablets
Valganciclovir is known as an effective salt to treat Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) and Cytomegalovlrus (CMV) Retinitis, CMV Colltls, or Esophagltis in patients suffering from AIDS. It is also found as an option for prevention of CMV disease in kidney, heart, and kidney-pancreas prevention. It is an anti-viral medication that stops the multiplication of human cells.