Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Always ganciclovir has been found to cause cancerous tumors in pets. Discuss these possible effects with your family doctor.
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common Usually occur within the first 2 months after the surgery
Decrease in vision - severe; seeing flashes or sparks of light; seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
Less common Usually occur within the first 2 months after the surgery
Blurred vision or other change in vision; decreased vision or other change in vision; eye pain or tearing; red or bloodshot eye; sensitivity of eye to light
Rare Usually occur within the first 2 months after the surgery
Eye irritation; swelling of the membrane covering the white part of the eye
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if the following side effect continues or is bothersome:
More common
Decrease in vision lasting approximately 2 to 4 weeks
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other effects, check with your family doctor.