Cytomegalovirus infection is usually treated with antiviral therapy, and commonly used drugs include ganciclovir, valganciclovir, and phosphinothricin.
1. Ganciclovir: It is the drug of choice for anti-cytomegalovirus. The effective rate for immunosuppressed cytomegalovirus patients is as high as 80%. Because of the poor oral utilization of the drug, it is often administered intravenously. During the use of the drug should pay attention to the presence of neutropenia, anemia and other adverse reactions, pregnant women, lactating women are prohibited.
2. Valganciclovir: it is the precursor of ganciclovir, the oral utilization of this drug is high, so it is often administered orally. It is used in AIDS patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis and for the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection in high-risk transplant recipients. Adverse effects are the same as those of ganciclovir, and it is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women.
3. Sodium phosphonate: It is usually used for cytomegalovirus infected patients who cannot tolerate ganciclovir or whose treatment with ganciclovir is ineffective. During the use of the drug to pay attention to the presence of blood creatinine increased, electrolyte disorders, anemia and other non-reactions, pregnant women, women during pregnancy is prohibited.
If there may be cytomegalovirus infection and the need to take the above drugs, it is recommended to use the drug under the guidance of a professional doctor in a regular hospital, avoid unauthorized use of drugs.