Valganciclovir
Uses
Valstead is used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) that may occur after an organ transplant (heart, kidney, or pancreas). Valstead is also used to treat CMV infection of the eye in adults with herpes simplex virus, acquired by immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
How it Works
Valstead is an antiviral drug. Valstead works by preventing viral cells from multiplying in the body. Valstead will not cure CMV but it can help control the infection caused by herpes simplex virus.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Valstead can include the symptoms below;
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils),
Diarrhoea,
Black, tarry stools,
Blood in the urine or stools,
Blurred vision,
Chills,
Cough,
Dizziness,
Fever,
Headache,
Hoarseness,
Anemia,
Breathlessness