ganciclovir
ganciclovir (gan-sy-kloh-veer) n. an antiviral drug used to treat severe cytomegalovirus infections, mainly in patients with AIDS. It is administered by intravenous infusion or as eye drops. Trade names: Cymevene, Virgan.
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