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Valganciclovir

Hematologic Toxicity; Impairment of Fertility; Fetal Toxocity; Mutagenesis & Carcinogenesis

  • Hematologic Toxicity: Severe leukopenia, neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, bone marrow aplasia and aplastic anemia have been reported in patients treated with valganciclovir hydrochloride for oral solution.

  • Impairment of Fertility: Based on animal and limited humandata, valganciclovir hydrochloride for oral solution may cause temporary or permanent inhibition of spermatogenesis and suppression of fertility in females.

  • Fetal Toxicity: Based on animal data, valganciclovir hydrochloride for oral solution has the potential to cause birth defects in humans.

  • Mutagenesis and Carcinogenesis: Based on animal data, valganciclovir hydrochloride for oral solution has the potential to cause cancers in humans.


MONITORING RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO BLACK BOX DATA

  • Frequent complete blood counts and platelet counts performed, especially in patients with previous hematological reactions with this drug or other nucleoside analogues.

Patient Counseling Information

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Valganciclovir

Additional Information

Updated September 2018