Ganciclovir (INN) (IPA: ) is an antiviral medication used to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections. It was developed by Canadian scientist Kelvin K. Ogilvie.Ogilvie KK. Biography – Kelvin K. Ogilvie Wolfville (NS): Acadia University; c2003. [updated 2003 Sep 17; cited 2006 May 28. Available from: http://ace.acadiau.ca/science/chem/faculty/kko/Biography.html Ganciclovir sodium is marketed under the trade names Cytovene and Cymevene (Roche). Ganciclovir for ocular use is marketed under the trade name Vitrasert (Bausch & Lomb). A prodrug form with improved oral bioavailability (valganciclovir) has also been developed.

DrugDigest: Ganciclovir - Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons including generics when available.
Ganciclovir - a.k.a. DHPG, Cytovene.
Ganciclovir - A treatment for CMV (cytomegalovirus) infection.(Cytovene, DHPG)
Ganciclovir implants - A special implant that is put directly into an infected eye.(Vitrasert)