Prevymis 240 Mg Iv 240 mg Concentrate for Solution for Infusion

Prevymis 240 Mg Iv 240 mg Concentrate for Solution for Infusion

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 15 November 2022

API: Letermovir | Company: Msd

Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Prophylaxis of CMV reactivation in adult HSCT recipients.

Dosage (summary)

480 mg once daily, starting post-HSCT.

Onset of Action / Duration

Onset: 28 days, Duration: 100 days

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Hepatic impairment
  • Renal impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy; avoid breastfeeding.

Key Drug Interactions

  • CYP3A substrates
  • Ciclosporin
  • Statins

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Pimozide
  • Ergot alkaloids
  • St. John's wort

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting

Counselling Points

  • Take as prescribed
  • Do not double doses
  • Report any severe side effects

Serious warnings

  • Monitor CMV DNA
  • Risk of drug interactions
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