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    • ETRAVIRINE (Generic for INTELENCE)

    • QTY 120
    • 100 MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  77381

ETRAVIRINE (E tra 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).


ETRAVIRINE (Generic for INTELENCE) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Etravirine 100mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during etravirine treatment due to the risk for increased etravirine exposure and adverse reactions. Etravirine is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.
  • Etravirine 100mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Cannabis
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of cannabis may be altered if used with your medication. Call emergency services right away if you experience slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, or trouble staying awake.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use during etravirine treatment. Concomitant use may alter the exposure of some cannabinoids and increase the risk for adverse reactions. The cannabinoid delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are CYP2C9 substrates and etravirine is a moderate CYP2C9 inhibitor.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.