Cytovene IV and Sotalol Intravenous

• Generic Name: ganciclovir
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Cytovene

Ganciclovir is an antiviral. It is used to treat infections caused by viruses.

Ganciclovir is used to treat the symptoms of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the eyes in people whose immune system is not working fully. This includes patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ganciclovir will not cure this eye infection, but it may help to keep the symptoms from becoming worse. It is also used to help prevent CMV infection in patients who receive organ or bone marrow transplants, as well as in patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Ganciclovir may be used for other serious CMV infections as determined by your doctor. However, it does not work in treating certain viruses, such as the common cold or the flu.

This medicine may cause some serious side effects, including anemia and other blood problems. Before you begin treatment with ganciclovir, you and your doctor should talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.

Ganciclovir is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: sotalol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Betapace, Sorine, Betapace AF, Sotalol Hydrochloride AF, Sotylize

Sotalol injection is used to control rapid heartbeats and abnormal heart rhythms that are serious or life-threatening. The injection may also be used when patients are not able to take the oral form.

Sotalol is a beta-blocker and antiarrhythmic. It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and at a regular rhythm.

Sotalol is available only with your doctor's prescription.