RILPIVIRINE (RIL pi VIR een) helps manage the symptoms of HIV infection. It works by limiting the spread of HIV in the body. This medication is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and it may still be possible to spread HIV to others while taking it. It does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

RILPIVIRINE (Generic for EDURANT) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Rilpivirine 25mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    • Severity: Moderate
    • Notes for Consumers: Side effects from Rilpivirine may get worse if you take Grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice may decrease the elimination of Rilpivirine from the body, and increase the amount of Rilpivirine in the bloodstream. Your prescriber may decide that taking these drugs together is beneficial for you based on your health conditions. Discuss your drug regimen and health conditions with your health care provider.
    • Notes for Professionals: Close clinical monitoring is advised when administering grapefruit juice with rilpivirine due to an increased potential for rilpivirine-related adverse events. Although this interaction has not been studied, predictions can be made based on metabolic pathways. Grapefruit juice is an inhibitor of the hepatic isoenzyme CYP3A4; rilpivirine is metabolized by this isoenzyme. Coadministration may result in increased rilpivirine plasma concentrations.

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