Ganciclovir interactions

Ganciclovir (Cytovene, Zirgan), an antiviral has 26 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 3 major, 21 moderate, 2 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (3)

  • …Significant Drug Interactions with Ganciclovir for Injection Name of the Concomitant Drug Change in the Concentration of Ganciclovir or Concomitant Drug Clinical Comment Imipenem-cilastatin Unknown Coadministration with imipenem-cilastatin is not recommended because generalized seizures have been reported in patients who received ganciclovir and imipenem-cilastatin. (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Lamivudine and zidovudineantiretroviralMajor

    …Nucleoside analogues, e.g., ribavirin Hematologic/Bone Marrow Suppressive/Cytotoxic Agents Coadministration with the following drugs may increase the hematologic toxicity of zidovudine: • Ganciclovir • Interferon alfa • Ribavirin • Other bone marrow suppressive or cytotoxic agents 7.2 Lamivudine Sorbitol Coadministration of single doses of lamivudine and sorbitol resulted… (Lamivudine and zidovudine label, Drug interactions)

  • ValganciclovirantiviralMajor

    Ganciclovir for Injection is contraindicated in patients who have experienced a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to ganciclovir, valganciclovir, or any component of the formulation. (Ganciclovir label, Contraindications)

Moderate interactions (21)

  • Amphotericin BantifungalModerate

    Increased serum creatinine levels have been reported in elderly patients and in transplant recipients receiving concomitant nephrotoxic medications (i.e., cyclosporine and amphotericin B). (Ganciclovir label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    Increased serum creatinine levels have been reported in elderly patients and in transplant recipients receiving concomitant nephrotoxic medications (i.e., cyclosporine and amphotericin B). (Ganciclovir label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DapsoneModerate

    Other drugs associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged… (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • DoxorubicinModerate

    Other drugs associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged… (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . (Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Some examples of drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Emtricitabine and tenofovirantiretroviralModerate

    Some examples of drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . (Emtricitabine and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Some examples of drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • FlucytosineantifungalModerate

    Other drugs associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged… (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • HydroxyureaantimetaboliteModerate

    Other drugs associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged… (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate

    Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) ↔ Ganciclovir (in patients with normal renal function) ↔ MMF (in patients with normal renal function) Based on increased risk, patients should be monitored for hematological and renal toxicity. (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • NitisinoneCYP2C9 inhibitorModerate

    OAT1/OAT3 Substrates (e.g., adefovir, ganciclovir, methotrexate) Clinical Impact Increased exposure of the interacting drug. [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] Prevention or Management Monitor for potential adverse reactions related to the co-administered drug. (Nitisinone label, Drug interactions)

  • PentamidineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    Other drugs associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged… (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • ProbenecidModerate

    Probenecid ↑Ganciclovir Ganciclovir for Injection dose may need to be reduced. (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Probenecid ↑Ganciclovir Ganciclovir for Injection dose may need to be reduced. (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Other drugs associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged… (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    Other drugs associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged… (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • TenofovirantiretroviralModerate

    Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. (Tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • TrimethoprimantibioticModerate

    Other drugs associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged… (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • VincristineModerate

    …drugs associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged to outweigh… (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

  • ZidovudineantiretroviralModerate

    …with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity (e.g., dapsone, doxorubicin, flucytosine, hydroxyurea, pentamidine, tacrolimus, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, vinblastine, vincristine and zidovudine) Unknown Because of potential for higher toxicity, coadministration with Ganciclovir should be considered only if the potential benefits are judged to outweigh the risks. (Ganciclovir label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (2)

  • AlemtuzumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    Initiate therapeutic ganciclovir (or equivalent) for CMV infection or confirmed CMV viremia. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Reactivation of Epstein Barr viral infection leading to liver failure has occurred in recipients of ISTODAX including after ganciclovir prophylaxis. (Romidepsin label, Warnings and precautions)

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Not medical advice. Severity reflects the label's wording, not your circumstances. A "major" flag can be routine under supervision and a "minor" one can matter at high doses. Ask a pharmacist.