Generic name:letermovir (intravenous route) [ let-ER-moe-vir ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antivirals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 27, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Prevymis
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antiviral
Uses for Prevymis
Letermovir injection is used alone or together with another medicine (eg, cyclosporine) to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease in adults who have received an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell (bone marrow) transplant.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using Prevymis
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of letermovir injection in children. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of letermovir injection in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if ...
