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Ganciclovir
antiviral
- uses
- mechanism
- dose and half-life
- side effects
- counter-indications
- metabolism and excretion
- dependency
Uses
- Ganciclovir is structurally similar to ACV but is more toxic.
- used to treat severe CMV infections in immunocompromised patients.
Mechanism
- It is activated by viral enzymes and inhibits viral DNA polymerase, causing DNA chain termination.
Dose and Half Life
Side Effects
short term
long term
Counter-Indications
Metabolism and Excretion
Dependency
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