What is Prevymis? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Prevymis

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the medicine in its original container until you are ready to use it.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the medicine in its original container until you are ready to use it.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for over an hour.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for over an hour.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What to do if you miss a dose of Prevymis

Prevymis contraindications - Who shouldn't take Prevymis?

• This medicine is generally considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

• This medicine is generally considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

Prevymis warnings

• Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or liver disease.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or liver disease.

Prevymis interactions & what to avoid when taking Prevymis

• Do not use pitavastatin or simvastatin if you receive this medicine together with cyclosporine.

• You should not receive this medicine together with pimozide or ergot medicines.

• Some medicines can affect how letermovir works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Alfentanil, amiodarone, bosentan, fentanyl, midazolam, modafinil, nafcillin, phenytoin, quinidine, rifabutin, rifampin, sirolimus, tacrolimus, thioridazine, voriconazole, St John wortBlood thinner medicine (including warfarin)HIV medicine (including efavirenz, etravirine, nevirapine)Medicine to lower cholesterol (including atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin)Oral diabetes medicine (including glyburide, repaglinide, rosiglitazone)Proton pump inhibitor (including omeprazole, pantoprazole)Seizure medicine (including carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin)

• Do not use this medicine together with pimozide or ergot medicines.

• Do not use pitavastatin or simvastatin if you take this medicine together with cyclosporine.

• Some medicines can affect how letermovir works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Alfentanil, amiodarone, bosentan, fentanyl, midazolam, modafinil, nafcillin, phenytoin, quinidine, rifabutin, rifampin, sirolimus, tacrolimus, thioridazine, voriconazole, St John wortBlood thinner medicine (including warfarin)HIV medicine (including efavirenz, etravirine, nevirapine)Medicine to lower cholesterol (including atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin)Oral diabetes medicine (including glyburide, repaglinide, rosiglitazone)Proton pump inhibitor (including omeprazole, pantoprazole)Seizure medicine (including carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin)