Clinical reference
Antiviral · Antiviral agent (prodrug of ganciclovir) · Infectious Diseases, Transplant, Ophthalmology
Valganciclovir is a prodrug metabolized to ganciclovir with better oral absorption than ganciclovir. Formulations: tablets 450 mg; oral solution 50 mg/mL (88 mL), contains saccharin and sodium benzoate; oral suspension 60 mg/mL. Use with caution in renal insufficiency (adjust dose; see Chapter 31), preexisting bone marrow suppression, or with myelosuppres…