Nubain and Valcyte

• Generic Name: nalbuphine
• Dosage Forms: Injection
• Other Brand Names: Nubain

Nubain is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

Nubain is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used for treating pain just after surgery or childbirth.

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

• Generic Name: valganciclovir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; powder for oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Valcyte

Valcyte is an antiviral drug. It works by preventing viral cells from multiplying in your body.

Valcyte is used in adults to prevent infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) that may occur after an organ transplant (heart, kidney, or pancreas). This medicine is also used to treat CMV infection of the eye in adults with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Valcyte is used in children at least 4 months old to prevent CMV infection after a kidney transplant. This medicine is also used in children at least 1 month old to prevent CMV disease after a heart transplant.

Valcyte will not cure CMV but it can help control the infection. This medicine is not for treating CMV that a baby is born with.

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