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Valcyte and Renal impairment

Result of checking the interaction of drug Valcyte and disease Renal impairment for safety when used together.

Check result:

Valcyte <> Renal impairment

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Acute renal failure has been documented in elderly patients (with or without reduced renal function), patients who receive concomitant nephrotoxic drugs, or inadequately hydrated patients. Adequate hydration, dose reduction and close monitoring of renal function are recommended when using valganciclovir in these patients. The tablet form of valganciclovir should not be used in adult patients on hemodialysis (CrCl less than 10 mL/min).

Valcyte

Generic Name: valganciclovir

Brand Name: Valcyte

Synonyms: n.a.

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