Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Livtencity
What LIVTENCITY is used for:
- LIVTENCITY is used to treat CMV (cytomegalovirus) infection and disease in adults.
- A CMV infection may develop in adults who have had an organ or stem cell transplant.
- CMV is a virus that many people have without symptoms. Normally, CMV just stays in their body and it does not hurt them. However, if your immune system is weak after you get an organ or stem cell transplant, you may be at high risk of becoming ill from CMV.
- A CMV infection/disease can increase the risk of graft loss.
How LIVTENCITY works:
LIVTENCITY stops CMV from multiplying. It is an antiviral medicine.
The ingredients in LIVTENCITY are:
Medicinal ingredients: maribavir
Non-medicinal ingredients:
Tablet core:
Magnesium stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium starch glycolate
Film coating:
FD & C Blue #1/Brilliant Blue FCF aluminum lake, Macrogol/polyethylene glycol, Polyvinyl alcohol, Talc, Titanium dioxide
LIVTENCITY comes in the following dosage forms:
Tablet, 200 mg
Do not use LIVTENCITY if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine or any part of the container (see The ingredients in LIVTENCITY are).
You take either of these other antiviral medicines:
- ganciclovir
- valganciclovir
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take LIVTENCITY. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- Have kidney or liver problems.
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if LIVTENCITY will harm your unborn baby.
- Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if LIVTENCITY passes into your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby while taking LIVTENCITY.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements, or alternative medicines.
The following may interact with LIVTENCITY:
- Medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection like cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, everolimus. You may need extra blood tests if you are taking any of these drugs.
- Medicines used to treat mycobacterial infections like rifabutin, rifampicin.
- St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum).
- Rosuvastatin (medicine used for high cholesterol).
- Medicines used to treat fits or seizures (anti-epileptics) like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin.
Medicines used to treat excess stomach acid like:
- antacids (aluminum and magnesium hydroxide oral suspension)
- proton-pump inhibitors like pantoprazole
- Digoxin (medicine used to treat heart disorders).
- Medicines used to treat fungal infections like ketoconazole and voriconazole.
- Diltiazem (medicine used to treat heart disorders).
- Dextromethorphan (medicine used to treat coughs).
- Warfarin (medicine used to help prevent blood clots).
- Midazolam (a sedative used to make you sleepy or drowsy).
- Efavirenz (a medicine used to treat HIV infections).
How to take LIVTENCITY:
- Always take this medicine exactly as your healthcare professional has told you. Check with your healthcare professional if you are not sure.
- The recommended dose is 400 mg twice a day: That means you take 2 tablets of 200 mg in the morning, and another 2 tablets of 200 mg in the evening.
Usual dose:
- Take LIVTENCITY exactly as your healthcare professional tells you to take it. Do not stop taking LIVTENCITY without talking to your doctor first.
- Take 2 LIVTENCITY tablets twice a day.
You may take LIVTENCITY with or without food.
You can take LIVTENCITY as a whole tablet.
Overdose:
If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much LIVTENCITY, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre or Health Canada’s toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) immediately, even if there are no signs or symptoms.
Missed dose:
It is important that you do not miss or skip doses of LIVTENCITY.
If you miss a dose, and there are less than 3 hours left until your next regular dose is due, then skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Possible side effects from using LIVTENCITY:
These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking LIVTENCITY. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.
- Changes in taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Low levels in the amount of white blood cells
- Stomach pain
- Kidney problems
- Low levels in the amount of red blood cells (anemia)
- Loss of appetite
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (canada.ca/drug-device-reporting) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your healthcare professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
Storage:
Store at room temperature (15°C to 30°C).
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about LIVTENCITY:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes the Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada Drug Product Database website (Drug Product Database: Access the database); the manufacturer’s website https://www.takeda.com/en-ca/science/our-medicines/; or by calling 1-800-268-2772.
Date of Authorization: 2026-06-29
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