Vitrasert
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, Keratitis, Herpetic, CMV colitis + 9 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Vitrasert
Treatment for
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
What is Vitrasert
Ganciclovir
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Ganciclovir is a medication used to treat infections caused by the herpes virus, such as cytomegalovirus. It is especially effective in treating complications from AIDS-associated cytomegalovirus infections. Ganciclovir is an analog of acyclovir and is very effective in inhibiting the activity of the herpes virus.
Vitrasert
is the brand name
Vitrasert Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Vitrasert
Ganciclovir
1996
11
Effectiveness
How Vitrasert Affects Patients
Ganciclovir is a drug that is used to stop the spread of certain viruses, such as CMV, HSV-1, HSV-2, EBV, and VZV. It works by mimicking a naturally occurring chemical (2'-deoxyguanosine) in the body, and when viruses try to use it to replicate their DNA, it stops them from spreading. Ganciclovir is similar to the drug acyclovir, and when it is incorporated into the virus's DNA, it stops the virus from reproducing and spreading.
How Vitrasert works in the body
Ganciclovir is a drug used to stop the replication of certain viruses. It works by taking advantage of a virus-encoded enzyme called thymidine kinase, which converts ganciclovir into a form that can enter the virus's DNA. In the virus's DNA, ganciclovir replaces adenosine bases and prevents the formation of bonds between DNA strands, stopping its replication. Ganciclovir affects the virus's DNA polymerase more than it does a healthy cell's, so when it is removed, DNA replication can resume.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Vitrasert is contingent upon the established condition, including Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis and Immunocompromised. The degree of dosage fluctuates, in line with the method of delivery (e.g. Intravenous or Gel) specified in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
varicella-zoster virus acute retinal necrosis
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Cytomegalovirus gastroesophagitis
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
HIV
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Cytomegalovirus Infections
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Keratitis, Herpetic
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Herpes zoster disease
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
CMV colitis
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Immunocompromised
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Cytomegalovirus Infections
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Cytomegalovirus
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Implant, Implant - Intravitreal, Intravitreal, Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intraventricular, Intraventricular
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Vitrasert.
Common Vitrasert Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The excretion of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Ganciclovir.
Procainamide
Major
The excretion of Procainamide can be decreased when combined with Ganciclovir.
Topotecan
Major
The excretion of Topotecan can be decreased when combined with Ganciclovir.
Aclidinium
Minor
Ganciclovir may decrease the excretion rate of Aclidinium which could result in a higher serum level.
Acrivastine
Minor
Ganciclovir may decrease the excretion rate of Acrivastine which could result in a higher serum level.
Vitrasert Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of this drug for mice is greater than 2g/kg when taken orally, and greater than 150mg/kg for dogs when taken intravenously. Overdosing on this drug can lead to irreversible low blood cell counts, worsening of gastrointestinal symptoms, and kidney damage. It is suspected to cause cancer.
Vitrasert Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Vitrasert?
142 active studies are currently underway to assess the efficacy of Vitrasert in managing Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, Cytomegalovirus Infection and Cytomegalovirus gastroesophagitis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
CMV colitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Herpes zoster disease
0 Actively Recruiting
HIV
150 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
varicella-zoster virus acute retinal necrosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Cytomegalovirus Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Keratitis, Herpetic
0 Actively Recruiting
Cytomegalovirus
0 Actively Recruiting
Cytomegalovirus gastroesophagitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable
Immunocompromised
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Not Applicable
Cytomegalovirus Infections
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Patient Q&A Section about vitrasert
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Vitrasert still available?
"As of February 21, 2022, the Vitrasert brand name has been discontinued in the United States. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available."
Answered by AI
What is ganciclovir Implant?
"Ganciclovir is an antiviral medicine used in an implant to treat cytomegalovirus retinitis in people with AIDS."
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