A Study of Two Forms of Ganciclovir in the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) of the Eyes in Patients With AIDS

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To compare the time to progression of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis among each of three doses of oral ganciclovir, as well as to intravenous therapy, when given as maintenance for 26 weeks. To compare the safety and tolerance among oral doses of ganciclovir at the study doses, as well as to intravenous therapy, when administered as maintenance for 26 weeks.

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• Background Lalezari J, Friedberg D, Bisset J, Giordano M, Hardy D, Robinson C. A comparison of the safety and efficacy of 3g, 4.5g and 6g doses of oral ganciclovir versus IV ganciclovir for maintenance treatment of CMV retinitis. Int Conf AIDS. 1996 Jul 7-12;11(2):226 (abstract no ThB305)

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