Livtencity
Maribavir
What is Livtencity used for?
This medication is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease or infection in people who have received a transplant. Maribavir is an anti-viral drug. It works by stopping the growth of the virus.
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Livtencity Frequently Asked Questions
Read the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use if available from your pharmacist before you start taking maribavir 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 twice 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).
This medication may be swallowed whole or may be mixed with water before being taken. If you have trouble swallowing the tablets whole, you may place the prescribed dose in a small container of drinking water. Use the amount of drinking water for your dose as described in the Instructions for Use. If you prefer, you can also crush the tablets with a spoon before adding drinking water to the container. Swirl the container gently to mix the tablet pieces in the water and drink the mixture right away. The mixture will taste bitter. Rinse the container with a tablespoonful/15 milliliters of drinking water and drink again. If any pieces of tablet remain in the container, add another tablespoonful/15 milliliters of drinking water and drink. Repeat until you have taken all of your dose. If needed, the suspension may be prepared ahead of time. Store the prepared suspension at room temperature and use it within 8 hours.
If you are giving this medication through a tube into the stomach (nasogastric or orogastric tube), consult the Instructions for Use or your health care professional for detailed instructions on how to properly give it.
For the best effect, take this medication at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same times every day.
Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.