Zirgan Alternatives Compared
| Zirgan (ganciclovir) | Ganciclovir ophthalmic |
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| Zirgan (ganciclovir) | Ganciclovir ophthalmic |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Herpes Simplex Dendritic Keratitis. Zirgan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Herpes Simplex Dendritic Keratitis, CMV Retinitis. Ganciclovir ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Zirgan (ganciclovir) | More about Ganciclovir ophthalmic | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Zirgan has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ganciclovir ophthalmic has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Zirgan side effects |
View all Ganciclovir ophthalmic side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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Zirgan | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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September 15, 2009 |
September 15, 2009 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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