Also Known as Virgan
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Strength | Pack Size | Qty | |
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Strength
0.15%
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Zirgan is a prescription medication used to treat viral eye infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) in the eye. It is formulated as an ophthalmic gel to be applied topically in the eye.
Zirgan contains ganciclovir, an antiviral drug that inhibits the replication of HSV. It helps to reduce the severity and duration of the eye infection caused by the virus.
Fact Table | |
Formula |
C9H13N5O4 |
License |
US DailyMed |
Bioavailability |
5% |
Legal status |
Rx-Only |
Chemical Name |
Ganciclovir |
Elimination half-life |
2.5–5 hours |
Dosage (Strength) |
0.15% |
Pregnancy |
Consult Doctor |
Brands |
Zirgan Eye Gel |
Protein binding |
Less than 2% |
PubChem CID |
3454 |
MedlinePlus |
a605011 |
ChEBI |
465284 |
ATC code |
J05AB06 |
DrugBank |
DB01004 |
KEGG |
D00333 |
Routes of administration |
Eye Gel |
Apply one drop into the eye five times daily for as long as directed by the doctor.
The active ingredient in Zirgan is ganciclovir.
Drug-drug interactions are not common with eye medications but can include:
Zirgan is intended for use only in the eyes and should not be ingested or applied to other body parts.
Contact lenses should not be worn while using Zirgan. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying the medication and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
Common adverse reactions include:
Zirgan [package insert]. Irvine, CA: 9, Sirion Therapeutic; 2009.