Rilpivirine Benefits & Uses

Rilpivirine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Rilpivirine 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: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Rilpivirine Related Warnings

Is the use of Rilpivirine safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Rilpivirine will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Rilpivirine safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Rilpivirine for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Rilpivirine on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Rilpivirine on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Rilpivirine on the Liver?

Rilpivirine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Rilpivirine on the Heart?

Rilpivirine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rilpivirine with Other Drugs

Rilpivirine 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

Moderate

Cimetidine

Rilpivirine Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Rilpivirine

Is this Rilpivirine habit forming or addictive?

Rilpivirine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Rilpivirine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Rilpivirine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Rilpivirine for mental disorders.

No

Rilpivirine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rilpivirine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Rilpivirine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rilpivirine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rilpivirine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown