Ganguard 500mg Injection Description:
Ganguard 500mg Injection is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. Thus stops the virus from producing new viruses.
Uses:
Ganguard 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of eye infections by Herpes simplex virus.
Side Effects:
Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Breathlessness, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).
Dosage:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
FAQs
Is Ganguard a vesicant/ antibiotic?
No, Ganguard is not a vesicant/ an antibiotic
Is Ganguard a chemotherapy drug?
Yes, Ganguard is a chemotherapy used for the treatment of viral infections. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer
Is Ganguard nephrotoxic?
Yes, Ganguard is known to have nephrotoxicity (toxic to kidneys)
Is ganciclovir a protease inhibitor?
No, ganciclovir is not a protease inhibitor; it belongs to synthetic nucleoside analogues class of antivirals
Does Ganguard cover hsv (hepes simplex virus)?
Yes, Ganguard may be used to treat hsv (hepes simplex virus)
How does Ganguard cause myelosuppression?
Ganguard is directly toxic to colony forming stem cells inside bone marrow which is responsible for RBCs, WBCs and platelets formation, thereby causing myelosuppression.
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