Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Valcyte Tablet
Valcyte Tablet
| Generic name | valganciclovir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Purine nucleosides |
| Forms | Tablet, Oral liquid (powder for oral solution) |
Valcyte is a prescription antiviral medicine. Its active ingredient, valganciclovir, changes into ganciclovir in the body to stop a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) from multiplying. It does not cure CMV, but it helps control the infection.
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