Gavir 500mg Injection

About Gavir 500mg Injection

Gavir 500mg Injection contains Ganciclovir. The main purpose of this antiviral drug is to treat and prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, especially in immunocompromised patients like those with HIV/AIDS, organ transplant recipients, or those receiving chemotherapy.

Brand Name: Gavir

Composition: Ganciclovir

Mechanism of Action:

By joining the viral DNA chain and preventing its replication, the synthetic nucleoside analogue ganciclovir prevents the manufacture of viral DNA. It works well against CMV and some other herpes viruses because of its activity.

Uses:

• Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis
• CMV Infections in Transplant Recipients

Dosage and Administration:

Usually given twice daily every 12 hours for 1421 days at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight. To lower the risk of toxicity, it should be given as an intravenous infusion over a minimum of one hour.

Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Seizures
• Pain
• Redness
• Swelling
• Neutropenia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Anemia