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Medicines ganciclovirQuestion & answer

ganciclovir · Medicine question

How may probenecid affect the renal clearance of ganciclovir?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Probenecid may reduce the renal clearance of systemic ganciclovir and could increase its plasma half-life.

Sources for this answer

VirganThea Pharmaceuticals Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 9Document updated 16 February 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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