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Prevymis 240Mg Tab 14 Bp Ds

  • Manufacturer Name : Merck
  • MFG # : 00006307504
  • NDC : 00006307504
  • Distributor Name : AmeriSource Bergen
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$6,437.10
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letermovir ORAL TABLET 240 MG

Product Properties:

Description -
DESI Drug Ind -
DESI2 Drug Ind NR
Drug Category -
Drug Type Code S
FDA Approval Date 12/12/2017
FDA Therap Equiv TAB
HCPCS -
Market Entry Date -
Medical Coverage -
Termination Date 1
Unit 1
Units Per Pkg 11/08/2017
Active Ingredients 17399 letermovir 917389323
AHFS Class 8189200 ANTIVIRALS, MISCELLANEOUS
DEA Class NC
Dose Form TABLET
Fine Line Class 850085008510 All Rx Products
Gen Code and Des 77898 letermovir ORAL TABLET 240 MG
Inactive Ingredients 2432 lactose 64044515; 2537 povidone 9003398
OMP Family -
Product Category RX Pharmaceuticals
Strength 240MG
Common Brand Name COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Prevymis
Drug Interaction DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. This medication can slow down the removal of other medications from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include elacestrant, ergot alkaloids (such as ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), flibanserin, pimozide, certain statin drugs (such as pitavastatin, simvastatin), among others. Other medications can affect the removal of letermovir from your body, which may affect how letermovir works. Examples include bosentan, certain HIV NNRTIs (such as efavirenz, etravirine, nevirapine), nafcillin, rifamycins (such as rifabutin, rifampin), St. John's wort, thioridazine, drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), among others.
Allocation Period -
Case Quantity 50
Drug Form Pack Size 14
Form TABLET
Hazard Code -
Listed Chemical -
NIOSH Code -
Orange Book ZC Pharmaceutical entity and labeler evaluated but no therapeutic equivalence rating given. Usually applies to single source drugs.
Retail Pack Quantity 1
Returnable Status Not Returnable
Special Storage Cond 00 None
Temp Zone 10 Room Temperature
Unit EA
Unit Size 14
How to Use HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet 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. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush or chew because the drug has a bitter taste. 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.
Missed Dose MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Notes NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later to prevent another infection unless your doctor tells you to.
Overdose OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Phonetic Pronunciation (le-TERM-oh-vir)
Precautions PRECAUTIONS: 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 breast-feeding.
Side Effects SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, swelling ankles/feet, cough, or headache may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: fast/irregular heartbeat. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Storage STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture in the original package. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Uses USES: 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.

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The cost of PREVYMIS 240MG TAB 14 BP DS is $ 6437.10.
PREVYMIS 240MG TAB 14 BP DS is manufactured by Merck.

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