ganciclovir

ganciclovir
An antiviral agent used in the treatment of opportunistic cytomegalovirus infections.

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gan·ci·clo·vir gan-'sī-klə-(.)vir n an antiviral drug C9H13N5O4 related to acyclovir and used esp. in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised patients called also DHPG

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n.
an antiviral drug used to treat severe cytomegalovirus infections, mainly in patients with AIDS. It is administered by mouth or injection or as eye drops. Possible side-effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, infertility, confusion, seizures, and disturbance of bone marrow blood-cell production. Trade names: Cymevene, Virgan.

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gan·ci·clo·vir (gan-siґklo-vir) a derivative of acyclovir that inhibits replication of herpesviruses. When used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus infections, ganciclovir is preferentially phosphorylated in infected cells, with the phosphorylated form inhibiting viral DNA synthesis. Administered orally and by intravitreal implant. Called also DHPG.

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