HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS 9-VALENT VACCINE

RILPIVIRINE

Rilpivirine is a second generation diaryl pyrimidine non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), which inhibits HIV-1 from binding to reverse transcriptase, leading to reduced viral DNA synthesis.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully. 

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to the treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages. 

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day. 

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions. 

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Rilpivirine is used in the following conditions:

  • HIV infection

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.  

Do not use Rilpivirine in people with the following conditions:

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Lactation
  • Concomitant use with anticonvulsants 
  • St. John’s wort

Rilpivirine may have the following side effects:

  • Depression
  • Depressed mood
  • Dysphoria
  • Mood changes
  • Negative thoughts
  • Suicide attempts or suicidal ideation
  • Fat redistribution 
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Immune reconstitution syndrome
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Metabolism and nutrition disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Increased lipase, ALT/AST, bilirubin, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides
  • Decreased plasma cortisol, Hb, WBC, and platelet count.

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.  

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing. 

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Elevated transaminases
  • Hepatitis B or C
  • Severe immune deficiency
  • Severe renal and hepatic impairment
  • Children
  • Pregnancy

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Rilpivirine may interact with the following medicines:

  • H2 antagonists
  • Carbamazepine
  • Oxcarbazepine
  • Phenobarbital
  • Phenytoin
  • Dexamethasone
  • Rifampicin
  • Rifapentine
  • Omeprazole
  • Esomeprazole
  • Lansoprazole
  • Pantoprazole
  • Rabeprazole

This article does not contain all possible drug interactions because it may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects.  Keep a list of all the products you use and consult it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins. 

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details. 

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking. 

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Seek medical help immediately. 

Available Brands:

  • Edurant
  • Rekambys

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