what is valganciclovir used for
Valganciclovir is an antiviral drug. It works by preventing viral cells from multiplying in your body. Valganciclovir is used in adults to prevent infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) that may occur after an organ transplant (heart, kidney, or pancreas). Valganciclovir is also used to treat CMV infection of the eye in adults with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Valganciclovir is used in children at least 4 months old to prevent CMV infection after a kidney transplant.