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GANCICLOVIR SODIUM (UNII: 02L083W284) (GANCICLOVIR - UNII:P9G3CKZ4P5)
Pharmascience Inc.
GANCICLOVIR SODIUM
GANCICLOVIR 500 mg in 10 mL
INTRAVENOUS
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Ganciclovir Injection is indicated for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in immunocompromised adult patients, including patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Ganciclovir Injection is indicated for the prevention of CMV disease in adult transplant recipients at risk for CMV disease [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Ganciclovir Injection Ganciclovir Injection is contraindicated in patients who have experienced a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to ganciclovir, valganciclovir, or any component of the formulation. In animal studies, ganciclovir caused maternal and fetal toxicity and embryo-fetal mortality in pregnant mice and rabbits as well as teratogenicity in rabbits at exposures two times the exposure at the recommended human dose (RHD) [see Data] . Although pl
How Supplied Ganciclovir Injection is supplied as follows: NDC Ganciclovir Injection (50 mg per mL) Package Factor 51817-171- 01 500 mg per 10 ml Single-Dose Vial 25 vials per carton 51817-589-02 500 mg per 10 ml Single-Dose Vial 1 vial per carton Ganciclovir Injection is a clear solution supplied in 10 mL sterile single-dose vials, each containing 543 mg ganciclovir sodium equivalent to 500 mg of ganciclovir. The concentration of ganciclovir in the solution is 50 mg/mL. Because ganciclovir shares some of the properties of antitumor agents (i.e., carcinogenicity and mutagenicity), consideration should be given to handling and disposal according to guidelines issued for antineoplastic drugs. Storage Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store diluted infusion solution under refrigeration at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) for no longer than 24 hours. Do not freeze. Discard unused portion.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
GANCICLOVIR- GANCICLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION, SOLUTION PHARMASCIENCE INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE GANCICLOVIR INJECTION SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR GANCICLOVIR INJECTION. GANCICLOVIR INJECTION, FOR INTRAVENOUS USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1989 WARNING: HEMATOLOGIC TOXICITY, IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY, FETAL TOXICITY, MUTAGENESIS AND CARCINOGENESISWARNING: HEMATOLOGIC TOXICITY, IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY, FETAL TOXICITY, MUTAGENESIS AND CARCINOGENESIS _SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._ HEMATOLOGIC TOXICITY: GRANULOCYTOPENIA, ANEMIA, THROMBOCYTOPENIA, AND PANCYTOPENIA HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN PATIENTS TREATED WITH GANCICLOVIR INJECTION . ( 5.1) IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY: BASED ON ANIMAL DATA AND LIMITED HUMAN DATA, GANCICLOVIR INJECTION MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT INHIBITION OF SPERMATOGENESIS IN MALES AND SUPPRESSION OF FERTILITY IN FEMALES. ( 5.3) FETAL TOXICITY: BASED ON ANIMAL DATA, GANCICLOVIR INJECTION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS IN HUMANS. ( 5.4) MUTAGENESIS AND CARCINOGENESIS: BASED ON ANIMAL DATA, GANCICLOVIR INJECTION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE CANCER IN HUMANS. ( 5.5) INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ganciclovir Injection Ganciclovir Injection is a deoxynucleoside analogue cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for the: treatment of CMV retinitis in immunocompromised adult patients, including patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). ( 1.1) prevention of CMV disease in adult transplant recipients at risk for CMV disease. ( 1.2) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Ganciclovir Injection is administered only intravenously. 2.1 DOSAGE IN ADULT PATIENTS WITH NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION Treatment of CMV retinitis ( 2.3) Induction: 5 mg/kg (given intravenously at a constant rate over 1 hour) every 12 hours for 14 to 21 days. Maintenance: 5 mg/kg (given intravenously at a constant rate over 1 hour) once daily for 7 days per week, or 6 mg/kg once daily for Lue koko asiakirja