, each containing a 7-count blister card for a total of 28 tablets, or into a carton (NDC 0006-3075-04) containing two (2) unit-dose 7-count blister cards for a total of 14 tablets.The 480 mg tablets are packaged into a carton (NDC 0006-3076-02) containing four (4) Child Resistant (CR) Dosepaks®, each containing a 7-count blister card for a total of 28 tablets, or into a carton (NDC 0006-3076-04) containing two (2) unit-dose 7-count blister cards for a total of 14 tablets.
Injection:PREVYMIS is supplied as a sterile, clear solution for intravenous use of 240 mg (12 mL per vial) or 480 mg (24 mL per vial). The final solutions for infusion are obtained by dilution with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP.The single dose vials are supplied in cartons that contain a 240 mg single-dose vial (NDC 0006-5003-01) or a 480 mg single-dose vial (NDC 0006-5004-01).
Drug InteractionsInform patients that PREVYMIS may interact with some drugs; therefore, advise patients to report the use of any prescription, non-prescription medication, or herbal products to their healthcare provider [see Dosage and Administration (2.4), Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1), and Drug Interactions (7)].
AdministrationInform patients that it is important not to miss or skip doses and to take PREVYMIS for the duration that is recommended by the healthcare provider. Instruct patients that if they miss a dose of PREVYMIS, they should take it as soon as they remember. If they do not remember until it is time for the next dose, instruct them to skip the missed dose and go back to the regular schedule. Instruct patients not to double their next dose or take more than the prescribed dose.
StorageAdvise patients to store PREVYMIS tablets in the original package until use [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)].
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Distributed by: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary ofMERCK & CO.,INC., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USAFor patent information: www.merck.com/product/patent/home.htmlThe trademarks depicted herein are owned by their respective companies.Copyright © 2017 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.All rights reserved.usppi-mk8228-mf-1711r000For more information go to www.PREVYMIS.com or call 1-800-444-2080.This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Issued: November 2017
4 Contraindications
•PREVYMIS is contraindicated in patients receiving pimozide or ergot alkaloids: Pimozide: Concomitant administration of PREVYMIS in patients receiving pimozide may result in increased concentrations of pimozide due to inhibition of cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) by letermovir, which may lead to QT prolongation and torsades de pointes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7.2, 7.3)].Ergot alkaloids: Concomitant administration of PREVYMIS in patients receiving ergot alkaloids may result in increased concentrations of ergot alkaloids (ergotamine and dihydroergotamine) due to inhibition of CYP3A by letermovir, which may lead to ergotism [see W |
