VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE (Valganciclovir hydrochloride for Oral) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE?

Valganciclovir hydrochloride for Oral

What are the Indications for VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Valganciclovir for oral solution is a deoxynucleoside analogue cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Pediatric Patients ( 1.2 ) Prevention of CMV disease in kidney and heart transplant patients at high risk. 1.2 Pediatric Patients Prevention of CMV Disease: Valganciclovir is indicated for the prevention of CMV disease in kidney transplant patients (4 months to 16 years of age) and heart transplant patients (1 month to 16 years of age) at high risk [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )].

 

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