Prevymis
Prevymis ingredients
| Active ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Letermovir | 120 mg/1, 480 mg/1, 20 mg/mL, 20 mg/1, 240 mg/1 |
What Prevymis is used for
The FDA lists the approved uses on the official label (below). In the EU, letermovir is approved as Prevymis for:
Prevymis is indicated for prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation and disease in adult and paediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg who are CMV-seropositive recipients [R+] of an allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).Prevymis is indicated for prophylaxis of CMV disease in CMV-seronegative adult and paediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg who have received a kidney transplant from a CMV-seropositive donor [D+/R-].Prevymis is indicated for prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation and disease in adult and paediatric patients weighing at least 15 kg who are CMV-seropositive recipients [R+] of an allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antiviral agents.
EU wording from the European Medicines Agency; US approved uses can differ.
Key facts
- Brand
- Prevymis
- Generic name
- Letermovir
- Made by
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Forms
- Injection, Solution, Pellet, Tablet, Film Coated
- Given
- Intravenous, Oral
- Drug class
- Cytomegalovirus DNA Terminase Complex Inhibitor
- FDA approval
- New drug application (NDA) NDA219104
- On the US market since
- 2017
Official information
- Prevymis prescribing information (FDA label) on DailyMed
- MedlinePlus drug information (search for Letermovir)
Specialist medicine: started and supervised by a specialist doctor or hospital. This page is a plain-language summary of public official information, not medical advice; follow your doctor and the official product information.
Common questions
What is Prevymis?
Prevymis (Letermovir) is a specialist medicine made by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, approved by the US FDA.
What are the ingredients of Prevymis?
Prevymis contains Letermovir (120 mg/1, 480 mg/1, 20 mg/mL, 20 mg/1, 240 mg/1).
Is Prevymis approved in Europe?
The same active substance is approved in the EU as Prevymis.
From the FDA National Drug Code directory (open.fda.gov, public domain) and the European Medicines Agency medicines list. Page made 5 November 2026 by Satya Babu.
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