Natclovir (250 mg &500 mgl.)

NATCO PHARMA LIMITED (INDIA)

Natclovir contains Drug / Molecule called “Ganciclovir”. Natclovir is an antiviral drug .It is a guanine derivative. It competitively inhibits the binding of deoxyguanosine triphosphate to DNA polymerase, thus inhibiting viral DNA synthesis.

Indication

Natclovir is used for infections caused by cytomegalovirus. Natclovir is used for the treatment of Acute CMV colitis in HIV/AIDS and CMV pneumonitis in   immunosuppressed patients.

Note

Precaution

  • Natclovir is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of congenital CMV disease, blood cell or platelet problems, history of bone marrow depression, kidney, heart, or liver disease.
  • Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.