Treatment of CMV Retinitis: Induction: The recommended dose is 900 mg (two 450 mg tablets)
twice a day for 21 days. Maintenance: Following induction treatment, or in adult
patients with inactive CMV retinitis, the recommended dose is 900 mg (two 450 mg
tablets) once a day.
Prevention of CMV Disease:
For adult patients who have received a heart or kidney-pancreas transplant, the
recommended dose is 900 mg (two 450 mg tablets) once a day starting within 10
days of transplantation until 100 days post-transplantation.
For adult patients who have received a kidney transplant, the recommended dose
is 900 mg (two 450 mg tablets) once a day starting within 10 days of
transplantation until 200 days post-transplantation.
Hemodialysis:
Manufacturer: Valcyte should not be prescribed to patients receiving
hemodialysis.
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