Indications And Dose
Prevention of cytomegalovirus disease [pre-emptive therapy in patients with drug-induced immunosuppression] ▶BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION ▶Adult: Initially 5 mg/kg every 12 hours for 7–14 days, then maintenance 6 mg/kg once daily, on 5 days of the week, alternatively maintenance 5 mg/kg once daily Prevention of cytomegalovirus disease [universal prophylaxis in patients with drug-induced immunosuppression] ▶BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION ▶Adult: 6 mg/kg once daily, on 5 days of the week, alternatively 5 mg/kg once daily Treatment of cytomegalovirus disease [in immunocompromised patients] ▶BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION ▶Adult: Initially 5 mg/kg every 12 hours for 14–21 days, then maintenance 6 mg/kg once daily, on 5 days of the week, alternatively maintenance 5 mg/kg once daily, maintenance only for patients at risk of relapse; if disease progresses initial induction treatment may be repeated
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