Ganciclovir and Intrarosa

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

Ganciclovir is an antiviral drug that slows the growth and spread of the cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Ganciclovir is used to treat CMV retinitis in people with immunosuppression caused by HIV or AIDS. Ganciclovir is also used to prevent CMV disease in people with immunosuppression due to an organ transplant.

Ganciclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dehydroepiandrosterone
• Dosage Forms: vaginal insert
• Other Brand Names: Intrarosa, DHEA

Intrarosa (prasterone) is a manmade form of a hormone called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). DHEA is normally produced by your adrenal glands. DHEA is inactive by itself, but in the body DHEA can be converted into active sex hormones including estrogen and testosterone.

Intrarosa vaginal inserts are a prescription medicine used in women to treat painful sexual intercourse that is related related to vaginal changes (vulvar and vaginal atrophy) caused by menopause.

Intrarosa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.