{"id":26185,"date":"2022-10-12T13:35:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T13:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=26185"},"modified":"2022-10-13T08:17:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T08:17:41","slug":"valganciclovir-orion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/valganciclovir-orion\/","title":{"rendered":"Valganciclovir Orion &#8211; Valganciclovir uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>450 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>valganciclovir<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Valganciclovir Orion is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valganciclovir Orion belongs to a group of drugs that act directly to prevent the multiplication of\u00a0viruses.\u00a0The active ingredient in the tablets, valganciclovir, is converted in the body to ganciclovir.\u00a0Ganciclovir prevents a\u00a0virus\u00a0called\u00a0cytomegalovirus\u00a0(\u00a0CMV\u00a0) from multiplying and attacking healthy cells.\u00a0In patients with a weakened immune system,\u00a0CMV\u00a0can cause\u00a0infection\u00a0in the body&#8217;s organs.\u00a0This can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valganciclovir Orion is used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>treatment of\u00a0CMV\u00a0infection\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0retina\u00a0of the eye in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (\u00a0AIDS\u00a0).\u00a0CMV\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0infection\u00a0of the\u00a0retina\u00a0of the eye can cause vision problems and even blindness.<\/li><li>to\u00a0prevent\u00a0CMV\u00a0infection\u00a0in adults and children who are not infected with\u00a0CMV\u00a0and who have received an organ transplant from someone who was infected with\u00a0CMV.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The valganciclovir contained in Valganciclovir Orion may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Valganciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Valganciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>not take Valganciclovir Orion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to valganciclovir, ganciclovir, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are breastfeeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Valganciclovir Orion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to aciclovir, penciclovir, valaciclovir or famciclovir.\u00a0Other drugs are used in viral infections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take special care with Valganciclovir Orion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have too few\u00a0white blood cells,\u00a0red blood cells,\u00a0or\u00a0platelets\u00a0(small cells involved in blood\u00a0clotting\u00a0) in your blood.\u00a0Your doctor will carry out blood tests before you start taking Valganciclovir Orion tablets and more tests will be done while you are using the tablets.<\/li><li>if you are undergoing radiation therapy or\u00a0hemodialysis<\/li><li>if you have kidney problems.\u00a0Your doctor may need to prescribe you a lower\u00a0dose\u00a0and your blood levels may need to be checked frequently during treatment.<\/li><li>if you are currently taking ganciclovir capsules and your doctor wants you to switch to Valganciclovir Orion tablets.\u00a0You mustn&#8217;t take more tablets than you are prescribed by your doctor, otherwise, there is a risk of overdose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Valganciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take other medicines at the same time as Valganciclovir Orion, the combination may affect the amount of medicine absorbed into your blood or possibly cause harmful effects.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if you are already taking medicines that contain any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>imipenem and cilastatin as a combination preparation (an\u00a0antibiotic\u00a0).\u00a0May cause seizures if taken with Valganciclovir Orion.<\/li><li>zidovudine, didanosine, lamivudine, stavudine, tenofovir, abacavir, emtricitabine or similar medicines used to treat\u00a0AIDS<\/li><li>adefovir or inhaled medicines used to treat\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B<\/li><li>probenecid (a medicine for\u00a0gout\u00a0).\u00a0The amount of ganciclovir in the blood may increase if probenecid and Valganciclovir Orion are taken at the same time<\/li><li>mycophenolate mofetil, ciclosporin, or tacrolimus (used after transplantation)<\/li><li>vincristine, vinblastine, doxorubicin, hydroxyurea, or similar anticancer drugs<\/li><li>trimethoprim, combinations with trimethoprim\/sulfa and dapsone (\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0)<\/li><li>pentamidine (medicine to treat parasites or lung infections)<\/li><li>flucytosine or amphotericin B (medicines against fungal infections).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valganciclovir Orion with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valganciclovir Orion should be taken with food.&nbsp;If for some reason you cannot eat, you should still take Valganciclovir Orion as usual.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Valganciclovir Orion if you are pregnant unless your doctor advises you to do so.&nbsp;You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.&nbsp;Taking Valganciclovir Orion during pregnancy can harm your unborn baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Valganciclovir Orion if you are breastfeeding.\u00a0If your doctor wants to start treatment with Valganciclovir Orion, you must stop breastfeeding before you start taking the tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception while being treated with Valganciclovir Orion and for at least 30 days after stopping treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Men whose partners could become pregnant should use a condom while being treated with Valganciclovir Orion and they should continue to use a condom for 90 days after stopping treatment.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drive or use tools or machines if you feel dizzy, tired, shaky, or confused while taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<a><\/a><br><br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Valganciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must handle the tablets carefully.&nbsp;The tablets must not be split or crushed.&nbsp;You should swallow the tablets whole and they should, if possible, be taken with food.&nbsp;If you accidentally touch damaged tablets, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.&nbsp;If any powder from the tablets gets in your eyes, rinse your eyes with sterile water or clean water if sterile water is not available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must stick to the number of tablets prescribed by your doctor to avoid overdose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valganciclovir Orion tablets should, if possible, be taken with food &#8211; see section 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention of&nbsp;CMV&nbsp;disease in organ transplant patients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must start taking this medicine within 10 days of the transplant.\u00a0The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is two tablets taken ONCE daily.\u00a0You should continue this\u00a0dose\u00a0until 100 days after the transplant.\u00a0If you have received a kidney transplant, your doctor may advise you to take the tablets for 200 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment of active&nbsp;CMV&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;infection&nbsp;in the&nbsp;retina&nbsp;of the eye in patients with&nbsp;AIDS&nbsp;(so-called induction treatment)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is two tablets of Valganciclovir Orion taken TWICE daily for 21 days (three weeks).\u00a0Do not take this\u00a0dose\u00a0for more than 21 days unless your doctor tells you to, as your risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0may increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long-term treatment to&nbsp;prevent recurrent active&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in&nbsp;AIDS&nbsp;patients with&nbsp;CMV&nbsp;infection&nbsp;in the&nbsp;retina&nbsp;of the eye (so-called maintenance treatment)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is two tablets taken ONCE daily.\u00a0You should try to take the tablets at the same time each day.\u00a0Your doctor will tell you how long to continue taking Valganciclovir Orion.\u00a0If your retinitis worsens while taking this\u00a0dose, your doctor may ask you to repeat the induction treatment (as above) or decide to give you another medicine to treat\u00a0CMV\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elderly patients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valganciclovir has not been studied in elderly patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with kidney problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kidneys are not fully functioning, your doctor may instruct you to take fewer tablets per day or to only take the tablets on certain days of the week.&nbsp;It is very important that you only take the number of tablets prescribed by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with liver problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valganciclovir has not been studied in patients with liver problems.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention of&nbsp;CMV&nbsp;disease in organ transplant patients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children should start taking this medicine within 10 days of the transplant.\u00a0The dose\u00a0given varies depending on the size of the child and should be taken ONCE daily.\u00a0Your doctor will decide on the most appropriate\u00a0dose\u00a0based on your child&#8217;s height, weight, and kidney function.\u00a0You should continue with this\u00a0dose\u00a0up to 100 days after the transplant.\u00a0If your child has received a kidney transplant, your doctor may advise you to take the medicine for 200 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For children who cannot swallow valganciclovir film-coated tablets, valganciclovir powder for\u00a0an oral\u00a0solution can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use too much Valganciclovir Orion &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested or think you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, immediately contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.\u00a0If you have taken too many tablets, you can have serious\u00a0side effects, especially in the blood and kidneys can be affected.\u00a0You may need hospital care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Valganciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your tablets, take the missed&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as soon as you remember and take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the usual time.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for missed tablets.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Valganciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to 1 in 1,000 people may have a sudden and severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;to valganciclovir (anaphylactic&nbsp;shock&nbsp;).&nbsp;<strong>STOP<\/strong>&nbsp;taking valganciclovir and go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>if you experience any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; increasing itchy rash (&nbsp;hives&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; sudden swelling of the throat, face, lips, and mouth which may cause difficulty swallowing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>breathing difficulties<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; sudden swelling of hands, feet, or ankles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;&#8211; your doctor may tell you to stop taking valganciclovir and you may need&nbsp;urgent&nbsp;medical treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect more than 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>low\u00a0white blood cell count\u00a0&#8211; with signs of\u00a0infection\u00a0such as sore throat, mouth sores, or fever<\/li><li>low\u00a0red blood cell count\u00a0&#8211; signs include shortness of breath or tiredness, palpitations, or pale skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>blood poisoning (\u00a0sepsis\u00a0) \u2013 signs include fever, chills, palpitations, confusion, and slurred speech<\/li><li>low\u00a0platelet count\u00a0&#8211; signs include bleeding or bruising more easily than usual,<\/li><li>blood in the urine or stool or bleeding from the gums.\u00a0Bleeding can be heavy<\/li><li>severely low blood levels<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas &#8211; signs are severe abdominal pain that spreads to the back<\/li><li>cramps<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 100 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>failure of the bone marrow&#8217;s ability to form&nbsp;blood&nbsp;cells<\/li><li>hallucinations \u2013 hearing or seeing things that are not real<\/li><li>abnormal thoughts or feelings, losing touch with reality impaired kidney function<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;that occurred during treatment with valganciclovir or ganciclovir are reported below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you notice any of the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 in 10 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>mushrooms and cod in the mouth<\/li><li>upper respiratory tract infection (e.g. sinusitis,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the tonsils)<\/li><li>loss of appetite<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>cough<\/li><li>shortness of breath<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>nausea or vomiting<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>eczema<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>fever<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>influenza<\/li><li>urinary tract infection &#8211; signs include fever, urinating more often than usual, pain when urinating<\/li><li>infection\u00a0in the skin and\u00a0tissues\u00a0under the skin<\/li><li>mild\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0&#8211; signs may include red and itchy skin<\/li><li>weight loss<\/li><li>feeling depressed, anxious, or confused<\/li><li>sleep difficulties<\/li><li>hands or feet feel weak and numb, which can affect balance<\/li><li>changes in sensation, tingling, tickling, stinging, or burning sensation<\/li><li>taste changes<\/li><li>overindulge<\/li><li>eye inflammation (\u00a0conjunctivitis\u00a0), pain in the eyes, or vision problems<\/li><li>earache<\/li><li>low\u00a0blood pressure, which can make you feel dizzy or faint<\/li><li>trouble swallowing<\/li><li>constipation, flatulence, indigestion, stomach ache, swollen abdomen<\/li><li>mouth ulcers<\/li><li>abnormal results on liver and kidney tests<\/li><li>night sweats<\/li><li>itching, rash<\/li><li>hair loss<\/li><li>back pain, pain in muscles or joints, muscle cramps<\/li><li>feel dizzy, weak, or generally unwell<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>feel upset<\/li><li>tremors, tremors<\/li><li>deafness<\/li><li>irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>hives, dry skin<\/li><li>blood in the urine<\/li><li>infertility&nbsp;in men &#8211; see section &#8220;fertility&#8221;<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Separation of the inner part of the eye (retinal detachment) has only occurred in\u00a0AIDS\u00a0patients\u00a0treated with valganciclovir for\u00a0CMV\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;in children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;reported&nbsp;in children and adolescents are similar to those&nbsp;reported in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience\u00a0side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0This also applies to any\u00a0side effects\u00a0that are not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report\u00a0side effects\u00a0directly (see details below).\u00a0By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can contribute to increasing information about drug safety.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional side effects in children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;reported&nbsp;in children and adolescents are similar to those&nbsp;reported in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Valganciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the label and carton after Ex. Date.\u00a0and on the blister after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is valganciclovir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each film-coated tablet contains valganciclovir hydrochloride, equivalent to 450 mg of valganciclovir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet core:<\/em>&nbsp;Microcrystalline cellulose (type 101 and type 102), crospovidone (Type B), povidone (K\u201130), magnesium stearate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet coating:<\/em>&nbsp;Hypromellose (3 cP, 6 cP), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 400, polysorbate 80, red iron oxide (E172).<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Film-coated tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pink, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets with &#8220;H&#8221; 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