Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir Benefits & Uses

Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 25 mg rilpivirine and 50 mg dolutegravir
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 25 mg rilpivirine and 50 mg dolutegravir

Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir is used -

Severe

Depression
Suicidal behavior

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Hepatitis

Mild

Headache
Drowsiness
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Dizziness
Rash
Insomnia
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
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Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir Related Warnings

Is the use of Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir safe for pregnant women?

Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir safe during breastfeeding?

Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir on the Liver?

Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir on heart. So it is not known whether taking Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir will cause side effects on heart or not.

Severe Interaction of Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir with Other Drugs

Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Artemether,Lumefantrine

Dofetilide

Dofetilide Tablet

Efavirenz

Lansoprazole

Rifampicin

Apalutamide

Armodafinil

Bosentan

Moderate

Cimetidine

Aluminium hydroxide

Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Depression
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Arrhythmia
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir

Is this Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir is addictive.

Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Rilpivirine + Dolutegravir with alcohol.