Ganguard 500mg Injection

Last Updated: October 1st, 2025

Ganguard 500mg Injection is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Composition: Ganciclovir (500mg)

₹ 1650.00

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All Details About Ganguard 500mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Ganguard 500mg Injection

Description:

Ganguard 500mg Injection is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) in immunocompromised people who have undergone an organ or bone marrow transplantation. It also reduces the risk of blindness in a serious eye infection caused by CMV, known as CMV retinitis.

Ganguard 500mg Injection should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

Some side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses:

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Ganguard

Vomiting
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Increased liver enzymes

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ganguard 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ganguard 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ganguard 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ganguard 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using Ganguard 500mg Injection.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ganguard 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ganguard 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Ganguard 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ganguard 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Is Ganguard 500mg Injection effective?

Ganguard 500mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Ganguard 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How is Ganguard 500mg Injection administered?

Ganguard 500mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Ganguard 500mg Injection.

Is Ganguard 500mg Injection safe?

Ganguard 500mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Ganguard 500mg Injection?

Earlier starting treatment with Ganguard 500mg Injection, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before starting treatment with Ganguard 500mg Injection to avoid any harmful effects on the baby.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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