Ganciclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections. A prodrug form with improved oral bioavailability (valganciclovir) has also been developed.
Ganciclovir is indicated for:[2]
It is also used for acute CMV colitis in HIV/AIDS and CMV pneumonitis in immunosuppressed patients.
Ganciclovir has also been used with some success in treating Human herpesvirus 6 infections.[3]
Ganciclovir has also been found to be an effective treatment for herpes simplex virus epithelial keratitis.[4][needs update]