Vag 450 Tablet is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina (retinitis) in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is also used for the prevention of CMV infection in patients who have received an organ transplant from a CMV-infected donor.

Vag 450 Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infections

Uses of Vag Tablet

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Vag Tablet

In Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection which may have no symptoms at all or may have symptoms like fever and fatigue. Severe infection may show symptoms involving the eyes, brain, or other internal organs. This virus is spread through sexual and nonsexual contact with body secretions in people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. Vag 450 Tablet helps to prevent multiplication of the infection causing virus and treats the infection. Keep taking it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Vag Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vag

Diarrhea
Fever
Vomiting
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count
Low blood platelets
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Tremors

How to use Vag Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vag 450 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Vag Tablet works

Vag 450 Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vag 450 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vag 450 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vag 450 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vag 450 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vag 450 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vag 450 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vag 450 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vag 450 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Vag Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Vag 450 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Vag 450 Tablet

₹450.0/Tablet

Valgan Tablet

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₹358.6/tablet

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Vagacyte 450mg Tablet

Panacea Biotec Ltd

₹481.08/tablet

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Cymgal Tablet

Biocon

₹531.43/tablet

18% costlier

Valchek Tablet

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

Patient concerns

I tried many times for family planning but my wife not carry pregnant also after intercourse sperm return outside to vag

Dr. Vinod Raina

Sexology

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I have a high uric acid , it's 10 now . As advice by Doctor I am taking medicine febuget 40 Can you advice me what type of foods I should take and what's to avoid Also plz suggest a healthy diet I am a non vegetarian, and love to eat Nov Vag

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio

FAQs

Q. What is valganciclovir used for?

Valganciclovir is used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of retina (retinitis) in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is also used for the prevention of CMV infection in patients who have received an organ transplant from a CMV-infected donor

Q. How does valganciclovir work?

After taken orally, valganciclovir gets converted into ganciclovir by liver and intestinal enzymes, which then prevents the growth and spread of cytomegalovirus.

Q. Is valganciclovir cytotoxic?

No, valganciclovir is not cytotoxic

Q. Does valganciclovir cover HSV?

Valganciclovir can also be used for treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Please follow doctor's advice regarding its use

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