Ganciclovir (Agila) TM
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Active ingredients: ganciclovir
Brand name
(ARTG)
: GANCICLOVIR AGILA ganciclovir 500mg powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
GANCICLOVIR AGILA (ganciclovir) administered as the IV infusion is indicated for the palliative treatment of confirmed sight-threatening cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in AIDS and other severely immunocompromised individuals. It is indicated for the treatment of confirmed CMV pneumonitis in bone marrow transplant patients. It is also indicated for the prophylaxis of CMV infection and disease following bone marrow and solid organ transplantation in patients at risk of CMV disease.,NOTE: GANCICLOVIR AGILA (ganciclovir) is not indicated for congenital or neonatal CMV disease; nor for the treatment of CMV infection in non-immunocompromised individuals.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- A white to off white lyophilized cake or solid.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Reconstituted Solution see label for shelf life
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
- 10 vials pack
- 5 vials pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ganciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
