Prevymis: Uses, indications and cautions when using

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Prevymis is a medicine to treat CMV virus, avoiding the risk of diseases caused by this virus. The use of drugs to treat CMV virus needs to strictly follow the doctor's instructions to ensure the best treatment effect.

1. Uses of Prevymis

Prevymis is an anti-viral drug that works by stopping the growth of viruses. It is used to prevent disease caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) in bone marrow transplant recipients. The CMV virus can cause serious infections in the body, including eye infections (CMV retinitis can cause blindness).

2. How to use Prevymis

Patients should carefully read the instructions for use or consult a doctor before taking Prevymis and before each use again. The drug should be taken with a dose of 1 time / day (or as prescribed by the doctor) by mouth, with or without meals. Dosage is based on the patient's medical condition, response to treatment, and the medications the patient is taking.
You need to swallow Prevymis tablets whole, do not chew or crush because the medicine has a bitter taste. For the best therapeutic effect, patients should take their medication at evenly spaced times - for example, at the same time each day. You need to continue taking the medicine until you have finished the prescribed dose. Stopping the drug too soon can lead to an increased risk of infection.

3. Side effects of Prevymis

Common side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, swelling of ankles or feet, headache and cough. If these side effects persist or get worse, you should tell your doctor as soon as possible; Serious side effects: Fast or irregular heartbeat. When experiencing this symptom, the patient should immediately notify the doctor; Very serious, rare allergic reaction: Symptoms include rash, swelling or itching of the face, throat and tongue, severe dizziness, difficulty breathing. When the above symptoms are present, the patient should be rushed to the emergency room.

4. Notes when using Prevymis

Before using Prevymis - Medicine to treat CMV virus, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine or other types of allergies. At the same time, before taking the drug, you should inform your doctor about the drugs you are taking, your medical history, especially liver and kidney disease.
During pregnancy, pregnant women should take medication only when absolutely necessary, prescribed by a doctor. There is no evidence that Prevymis passes into breast milk. Therefore, nursing mothers should ask their doctor before taking the drug.
If someone has overdosed on Prevymis and has serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, fainting, call 911 immediately. In addition, patients should not use this medicine with other people, not to prevent other infections (if not prescribed by a doctor). If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember or if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take it at the usual time.
Prevymis should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and light. Medicines should be kept out of reach of children and pets. When it has expired or is no longer needed, you should dispose of it according to the instructions.

5. Drug interactions

Patients need to share with the doctor about the drugs they are taking to avoid drug interactions. You should also not start, stop, or change the dose of these medicines without your doctor's approval.
Prevymis may slow down the elimination of other drugs from the body, affecting their therapeutic effectiveness. Drugs that may be affected include ergot alkaloids (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), flibanserin, pimozide, certain statin drugs (pitavastatin, simvastatin).
Some drugs can also affect the elimination of Prevymis from the body, affecting the effectiveness of the drug. Such drugs are bosentan, certain HIV NNRTIs (efavirenz, etravirine, nevirapine), nafcillin, rifamycins (rifabutin, rifampin), thioridazine, and seizure medications (carbamazepine, phenytoin).
Prevymis drug quite few side effects. However, if you experience unusual symptoms while using this drug, you should immediately contact your doctor for advice and timely support.
Above is important information about Prevymis, patients should pay attention and consult carefully with doctors and pharmacists before taking the drug to promote the best effect in treatment.
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Reference source: webmd.com