Vitravene 250 mg Capsule

Vitravene 250 mg Capsule is an oral capsule containing 250 mg of ganciclovir, an antiviral medicine used to treat certain cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections. Ganciclovir works by slowing the virus’s ability to multiply, which helps reduce the spread of infection. Because Vitravene 250 mg Capsule is a higher-strength capsule, it is typically used only when a clinician has specifically decided this dose is appropriate. It is not meant for self-treatment and is used under close medical supervision.

How it works: Ganciclovir blocks a viral enzyme that CMV needs to copy its genetic material, so the virus cannot reproduce as easily. In capsule form, Vitravene 250 mg Capsule provides this antiviral effect through an oral dose that is absorbed after swallowing.

Vitravene 250 mg Capsule delivers a full 250 mg of ganciclovir in each capsule, which is a treatment-strength oral dose rather than a low-dose starter form. A doctor may choose this strength when a patient needs a defined oral amount for CMV treatment and can safely take an oral capsule instead of another form. Because this is a higher-strength capsule, it should be taken exactly as prescribed and not substituted with lower-strength or different-form products without medical advice.

• Treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
• CMV management in patients who need oral antiviral therapy
• Doctor-directed antiviral treatment when ganciclovir is appropriate

• Swallow Vitravene 250 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes; do not change the schedule on your own.
• You may take it with or without food unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule.
• Wash your hands after handling the capsule if it breaks, and avoid touching your eyes or mouth.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.

Each Vitravene 250 mg Capsule provides 250 mg of ganciclovir per capsule. The number of capsules taken per day depends on the infection being treated, kidney function, and your doctor’s plan; there is no single fixed daily dose for every patient. Your doctor decides how often to take Vitravene 250 mg Capsule and whether a maximum daily amount is safe for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ganciclovir may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Low appetite
• Dizziness
• Low blood counts, which may be more likely with higher ganciclovir exposure

• Vitravene 250 mg Capsule is a higher-strength oral antiviral and should only be used when a doctor has evaluated it for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because ganciclovir dosing and safety depend on kidney function.
• This medicine can lower blood cell counts, so blood tests may be needed during treatment.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding; ganciclovir can be harmful to an unborn baby.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if the capsule makes you dizzy or tired.
• Do not take it with other medicines that can also suppress the bone marrow unless your doctor approves.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens side effects such as dizziness, nausea, or stomach upset.

• Zidovudine or other bone-marrow-suppressing medicines
• Mycophenolate and other immunosuppressants
• Other nephrotoxic drugs that can stress the kidneys
• Probenecid, which can raise ganciclovir levels
• Didanosine, which may increase toxicity risk

Store Vitravene 250 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.