Lancashire and South Cumbria
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5 Infections

 

Prescribers must follow the relevant local and national guidance when treating an infection. Some anti-infectives require approval from the local Trust microbiology team for use, consult local guidance for further information.

Not all anti-infectives listed in this chapter will be available in all localities; availability will be guided by local need and resistance patterns.

05-03-02-02 Cytomegalovirus infection

Cidofovir
Formulary

Infusion 375mg/5ml

Manufacturer advises oral probenecid and intravenous Sodium Chloride 0.9% must be administered with each cidofovir dose to prevent nephrotoxicity (consult cidofovir product literature for information on probenecid dosing and recommendations on intravenous hydration).

Restricted Item  Specialist prescribing only


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Foscarnet Sodium
Formulary

Infusion 6g/250ml

Restricted Item  Specialist prescribing only.


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Ganciclovir
Formulary

Intravenous infusion 500mg

Restricted Item  Specialist prescribing only


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Letermovir Prevymis®
Formulary

Tablets 240mg

Restricted Item Specialist prescribing only

Link  NICE TA591: Letermovir for preventing cytomegalovirus disease after a stem cell transplant

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Maribavir Livtencity®
Formulary

Tablets 200mg

Restricted Item  Specialist prescribing only

Link  NICE TA860: Maribavir for treating refractory cytomegalovirus infection after transplant

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Valganciclovir
Formulary

Tablets 450mg

Suspension 250mg/5mL

Restricted Item  Specialist prescribing only


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