Here is a detailed overview of Valganciclovir Powder for Oral Solution 50 mg/mL with icons:
🧴 Valganciclovir Oral Solution 50 mg/mL (Powder for Reconstitution)
🧪 Nature / Drug Class
🔹 Antiviral Agent
🔹 Prodrug of Ganciclovir
🔹 Guanine nucleoside analogue
🩺 Purpose / Indications
✅ Used for treatment or prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, especially in:
- 👁️ CMV Retinitis in AIDS patients
- 🛡️ CMV Prophylaxis in solid organ transplant recipients
- 👶 Pediatric use for congenital CMV (under physician guidance)
⚙️ Advantages
✔️ Liquid form – ideal for children or those unable to swallow tablets
✔️ Accurate dosing by weight/body surface area
✔️ High bioavailability compared to oral ganciclovir
✔️ Suitable for long-term prophylaxis
📦 Common Packaging
🧂 Powder in bottle: 5 g / 12 g total drug
🧪 After reconstitution: 50 mg/mL oral solution
🧴 Supplied with: measuring syringe or spoon
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
🔄 Shake well before each use
🕐 Take with food to improve absorption
📏 Use only the provided dosing device
🩸 Monitor for blood disorders (neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia)
🧪 Monitor renal function; adjust dose as needed
🚫 Do not freeze the reconstituted solution
🛑 Avoid exposure to broken powder or spills – wear gloves if needed
❌ Avoid in pregnancy unless clearly needed (teratogenic in animals)
🧊 Storage
🌡️ Store powder at room temperature
🥶 After mixing: Refrigerate at 2°C–8°C (36°F–46°F)
🕓 Use within 49 days after reconstitution
🧒 Keep out of reach of children