Valganciclovir Oral
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
Permitted indications
Valganciclovir is an oral pro-drug of ganciclovir. Only on the advice of a Consultant Virologist, Infection Specialist, Renal Specialist or Ophthalmologist for:
- Treatment of CMV retinitis in HIV patients and prevention of CMV in solid organ transplant patients.
Not licensed for use in children for CMV retinitis.