Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Valganciclovir

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Restricted

C. diff Risk

None

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Dosing

Adult

Prophylaxis/maintenance dose: 900 mg PO q24h

Treatment/induction dose: 900 mg PO q12h

Renal

General Information

Common Usage

Common Usage

CMV treatment and prophylaxis

Drug Monitoring

Drug Monitoring

CBC-differential and renal function periodically.

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

-May cause blood dyscrasias: granulocytopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and aplastic anemia.
-Acute kidney injury