Maribavir

Generic Name
Maribavir
Brand Names
Livtencity
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C15H19Cl2N3O4
CAS Number
176161-24-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
PTB4X93HE1
Background

Maribavir is an inhibitor of the cytomegalovirus (CMV; HHV5) pUL97 kinase which is used to treat CMV infections in patients post-transplantation. Most standard CMV therapies, such as ganciclovir or foscarnet, target CMV DNA polymerase - while generally effective, these medications tend to promote the development of CMV resistance to DNA polymerase-based ther...

Indication

Maribavir is indicated for the treatment of post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection (following hematopoietic stem cell transplant or solid organ transplant) which is refractory to standard treatment with ganciclovir, valganciclovir, cidofovir, or foscarnet.
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Associated Conditions
Post-transplant Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection
Associated Therapies
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