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Prevymis

Letermovir

What is Prevymis used for?

This medication is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received a bone marrow transplant or kidney transplant. CMV disease can cause serious infections, including an infection in the eye, called CMV retinitis, that can cause blindness. Letermovir is an anti-viral drug. It works by stopping the growth of the virus.

CHEMICAL NAME

Letermovir (le-TERM-oh-vir)

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Prevymis Frequently Asked Questions

Before taking letermovir, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Read the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use if available from your pharmacist before you start taking letermovir and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Children's dosage is also based on weight. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

If you are taking the tablets, swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush or chew the tablets.

If you are taking the pellet form of this medication, open the packet(s) and mix the entire contents of each packet with 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 milliliters) of soft food (such as applesauce, yogurt, pudding) that is at or below room temperature. Do not use hot food. Take the entire mixture right away. Do not crush or chew the pellets. If you are unable to take the pellets mixed with soft food within 10 minutes, throw it away and prepare a new dose.

The pellet form of this medication may also be given through a feeding tube. If you are giving this medication through a feeding tube, ask your health care professional for detailed instructions on how to properly mix and give it.

For the best effect, take this medication at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time every day.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished. Stopping the medication too early may result in an infection.

Prevymis Dosage and Form Information

Tablet

Pellets In Packet