Chapter G - Chapter
from Drugs: An A–Z Guide
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 July 2019
Summary
Ganciclovir is related to aciclovir but is more active against CMV. It is also more toxic. It causes profound myelosuppression when given with zidovudine; the two should not be given together, particularly during initial ganciclovir therapy.
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- Handbook of Drugs in Intensive CareAn A-Z Guide, pp. 132 - 140Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2019