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What is the generic name?
GANCICLOVIR
What is the Trade Name for GANCICLOVIR?
GANCICLOVIR
What are the Indications for GANCICLOVIR?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GANCICLOVIR INJECTION is a nucleoside analogue CMV DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for the: Treatment of CMV retinitis in immunocompromised adult patients, including patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). ( 1.1 ) Prevention of CMV disease in adult transplant recipients at risk for CMV disease. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Treatment of CMV Retinitis GANCICLOVIR INJECTION is indicated for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in immunocompromised adult patients, including patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . 1.2 Prevention of CMV Disease in Transplant Recipients GANCICLOVIR INJECTION is indicated for the prevention of CMV disease in adult transplant recipients at risk for CMV disease [see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ] .
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