Ganciclovir
Severe
Textbook
Reduced effectiveness of ganciclovir.
Maribavir should not be given with ganciclovir.
Source: Harrison 22e · unknown
Drug reference
maribavir
Antiviral agent for CMV (benzimidazole)
Antiviral agent for CMV (benzimidazole)
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
1 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Top interactionssee all 5 →
- GanciclovirSevereTextbookHarrison 22e · unknown
Mechanism
Maribavir is a benzimidazole that inhibits the CMV UL97 protein kinase and CMV replication, and reduces the egress of viral particles from the nucleus.
Drug interactions
Cyclosporine
Moderate
Textbook
Increased plasma levels of cyclosporine.
Monitoring and potential dose adjustment of cyclosporine may be required.
Source: Harrison 22e · unknown
Everolimus
Moderate
Textbook
Increased plasma levels of everolimus.
Monitoring and potential dose adjustment of everolimus may be required.
Source: Harrison 22e · unknown
Sirolimus
Moderate
Textbook
Increased plasma levels of sirolimus.
Monitoring and potential dose adjustment of sirolimus may be required.
Source: Harrison 22e · unknown
Tacrolimus
Moderate
Textbook
Increased plasma levels of tacrolimus.
Monitoring and potential dose adjustment of tacrolimus may be required.
Source: Harrison 22e · unknown
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Sources: Harrison 22e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team