Ganciclovir and Liver function test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Liver function test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Ganciclovir (ganciclovir), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisolone, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Liver function test abnormal when taking Ganciclovir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,363 people who have side effects when taking Ganciclovir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ganciclovir?

Ganciclovir has active ingredients of ganciclovir. eHealthMe is studying from 6,370 Ganciclovir users. Check the latest studies of Ganciclovir.

What is Liver function test abnormal?

Liver function test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,493 drugs and 1,963 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Liver function test abnormal.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

6,363 people reported to have side effects when taking Ganciclovir.
Among them, 47 people (0.74%) have Liver function test abnormal.

Could Ganciclovir cause Liver function test abnormal?

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Ganciclovir when they have Liver function test abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Ganciclovir? *

female: 45.65 %
male: 54.35 %

What is the age of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Ganciclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ganciclovir? *

Prednisolone: 14 people, 29.79%
Prednisone: 11 people, 23.40%
Mycophenolate Mofetil: 11 people, 23.40%
Methylprednisolone: 11 people, 23.40%
Tacrolimus: 10 people, 21.28%
Lasix: 9 people, 19.15%
Bactrim: 9 people, 19.15%
Omeprazole: 7 people, 14.89%
Nystatin: 6 people, 12.77%
Magnesium Sulfate: 6 people, 12.77%

What are other side effects people have besides Liver function test abnormal? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 13 people, 27.66%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 11 people, 23.40%
Jaundice - Yellow Skin (a yellowish pigmentation of the skin): 10 people, 21.28%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 10 people, 21.28%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 9 people, 19.15%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 9 people, 19.15%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 9 people, 19.15%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 7 people, 14.89%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 14.89%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 14.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 5 people, 10.64%
Refractory Cancer (cancer that has not responded to treatment): 3 people, 6.38%
Cardiac Failure: 3 people, 6.38%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 6.38%
Fungal Infection: 2 people, 4.26%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 2 people, 4.26%
Hiv Infection: 2 people, 4.26%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 4.26%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 1 person, 2.13%
Bleeding Disorders: 1 person, 2.13%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ganciclovir (the active ingredients of Ganciclovir) and Ganciclovir (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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