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ganciclovir IV

ganciclovir IV

Brand names: Cytovene

Form	Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS	500 mg

Display Nucleosides and Nucleotides, Antivirals Class: 081832, 520420

Medication comments:

USP <800> Hazardous Drug Assessment of Risk (AOR)
Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances. The following outlines must be followed.
generic (Brand) Route [Packaging: Manufacturer ⇒ Dispense]	Activities
ganciclovir (Cytovene) IV [n/a]		Stock @ IDBH? N NIOSH Table 1^↑
Pharmacy: Receiving / Storage / Preparation Exposure Risk: moderate	• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: Double CX gloves, gown, CSTD
	• Receiving from Distributor: Designated area/ CX gloves
	• Pharmacy Storage Area: Chemo
	• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
	• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: Negative pressure room- CACI
	• Omnicell Load: No
Transport	• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Transport container Single CX gloves
Nursing: Storage / Administration Exposure Risk: moderate	• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Double CX gloves, gown, use of CSTD
	• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Patient Med Drawer
	• Signage on Patient Door Required: Yes
	• Manipulation of Dosage Form: n/a
	• Special Manipulation for Administration: n/a
Disposal / Spills	• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full- black bin Trace- yellow bin
	• Disposol of Used PPE: yellow bin
	• Spill management: Manage like antineoplastic agents
NIOSH Supplemental Information: in animal studies - carcinogenic, tetratogenic and caused aspermatogenesis; mfg instructions - handle according to guidelines issued for antineoplastic drugs
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Preg Category C. Avoid direct contact of the skin or mucous membranes with CYTOVENE-IV solutions. If such contact occurs, wash thoroughly with soap and water; rinse eyes thoroughly with plain water.

Last updated: May. 22, 2025

Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
Black Box Warnings Hematological toxicity; IV and oral different indications

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Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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