Valganciclovir is an antiviral drug. It’s mainly used to treat CMV retinitis and to prevent it in transplant patients. It stops the virus from making more of itself by stopping its DNA from copying.
You can get it as 450 mg tablets with a film coating. You’re supposed to take 900 mg of it, either once or twice a day, and it’s best to have it with something to eat. Each bottle holds 60 tablets, which is really convenient for the patient.
This med is super important for dealing with CMV infections. It’s especially important for people with weak immune systems, like those who’ve had organ transplants.
