CYTOVENE vs VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CYTOVENE and VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CYTOVENE	VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$56.48 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	GANCICLOVIR SODIUM	VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Cheplapharm	Actavis Labs Fl Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Cytomegalovirus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor	Cytomegalovirus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Aids-Related Opportunistic Infections, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis	Aids-Related Opportunistic Infections, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

cytovene valganciclovir hydrochloride

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$56.48 /30

Type

Active ingredient

GANCICLOVIR SODIUM

VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Cheplapharm

Actavis Labs Fl Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Cytomegalovirus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Aids-Related Opportunistic Infections, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cytovene and Valganciclovir Hydrochloride?

Cytovene contains Ganciclovir Sodium, while Valganciclovir Hydrochloride contains Valganciclovir Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.