Livtencity (Maribavir)

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Description

Livtencity is a prescription treatment for people who have undergone an organ transplant, and their immunosuppressive therapy has resulted in cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Livtencity is prescribed in cases where other treatments were not effective.

Livetencity works by binding to and inhibiting protein kinase activity of human CMV enzyme pUL97. Inhibition of this enzyme prevents the CMV viral particles from replicating.

Directions

The usual dosage is 400 mg (two 200 mg tabs) twice daily with or without food.

Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your healthcare provider.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Livtencity is maribavir.

Interactions

Common drug-drug interactions with this medication may include

  • Apalutamide
  • Bexarotene
  • Bosentan
  • Carbamazepine
  • CarBAMazepine
  • Cenobamate
  • CycloSPORINE (Systemic)
  • Dabrafenib
  • Dexamethasone?
  • Digoxin
  • Dipyrone
  • Efavirenz
  • Elagolix, estradiol, and norethindrone therapy pack?
  • Encorafenib
  • Enzalutamide
  • Eslicarbazepine
  • Etravirine
  • Everolimus
  • Fosphenytoin
  • Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin
  • Ganciclovir-Valganciclovir
  • Lorlatinib
  • Lumacaftor
  • Lumacaftor-ivacaftor
  • Mitapivat
  • Mitotane
  • Modafinil
  • Nafcillin
  • Pexidartinib
  • Phenobarbital
  • PHENobarbital
  • Phenytoin
  • Primidone
  • Rifabutin
  • Rifampin (rifampicin)
  • Rifapentine
  • Rosuvastatin
  • Sirolimus Products
  • Sotorasib
  • St. John's wort
  • Tacrolimus (Systemic)

Cautions

Do not take Livetencity if you are also taking ganciclovir or valganciclovir because it can prevent the latter drugs from working.

During treatment, your doctor should monitor CMV DNA levels to check for viral resistance to the drug.

There is a potentially high number of drug interactions with this medication. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other drugs that you are taking.

It is not known if Livetencity is safe for use in patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not start any new medications without first speaking with your doctor.

This drug is only for use in patients 12 years of age and older and those over 35 kg.

Side Effects

The most common side effects may include

  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Decreased hemoglobin
  • Decreased neutrophils
  • Decreased platelet count
  • Infection
  • Increased serum creatinine
  • Nausea
  • Taste disorder
  • Vomiting

References

Livencity [package insert]. Lexington, MA: Takeda; November, 2021.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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