Typical dosage for Ganciclovir
Ganciclovir is only available as an intravenous (IV) infusion that's administered by a healthcare provider. Your dose of Ganciclovir depends on your body weight.
Treatment of CMV eye infection
- Starting dose: Typically, you'll start off by receiving 5 mg/kg infused IV every 12 hours for 2 to 3 weeks.
- Maintenance dose: After the starting dose, your provider will typically continue your treatment with 5 mg/kg infused IV once daily. Your provider will determine when you can stop your infusions.
To prevent CMV disease after transplant
- Starting dose: Typically, you'll start off by receiving 5 mg/kg infused IV every 12 hours for 1 to 2 weeks.
- Maintenance dose: After the starting dose, your provider will typically continue your treatment with 5 mg/kg infused IV once daily. You'll continue treatment until about 3 to 4 months after your transplant.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems.
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