emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir DF (Rx)

Dosing Forms & Strengths

emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir DF (ie, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

tablet

• 200mg/25mg/300mg

HIV Infection

Indicated as a complete regimen for treatment of HIV-1 infection in treatment-naïve adults with HIV-1 RNA ≤100,000 copies/mL at start of therapy and in certain virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL) patients on a stable antiretroviral therapy (ART)

1 tablet (emtricitabine 200 mg/rilpivirine 25 mg/tenofovir 300 mg) PO qDay with a meal

Dosage Modifications

Coadministration with rifabutin

• Add 1 tablet of rilpivirine 25 mg with Complera for the duration of rifabutin coadministration

Renal impairment

• Mild (CrCl ≥50 mL/min): No dosage adjustment necessary
• Moderate or severe (CrCl <50 mL/min): Not recommended

Hepatic impairment

• Mild to moderate (Child-Pugh class A or B): No dosage adjustments necessary
• Severe (Child-Pugh class C): Not studied

Dosing Considerations

Prior to initiation and during treatment

• Test for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
• Assess serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein in all patients
• Assess serum phosphorus in chronic kidney disease patients

Limitation of use

• Rilpivirine-treated patients who had >100,000 copies/mL HIV-1 RNA at the start of therapy experienced more virologic failure (HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL) compared with rilpivirine-treated patients with ≤100,000 copies/mL

HIV Infection

Indicated as a complete regimen for treatment of HIV-1 infection in treatment-naïve adults and adolescents (≥12 yr who weigh ≥35 kg) with HIV-1 RNA ≤100,000 copies/mL and in certain virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL) patients on a stable ART regimen at start of therapy in order to replace their current ART regimen

<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

≥12 years and weight ≥35 kg: 1 tablet (emtricitabine 200 mg/rilpivirine 25 mg/tenofovir 300 mg) PO qDay with a meal

Dosage Modifications

Coadministration with rifabutin

• Add 1 tablet of rilpivirine 25 mg with Complera for the duration of rifabutin coadministration

Renal impairment

• Mild (CrCl ≥50 mL/min): No dosage adjustment necessary
• Moderate or severe (CrCl <50 mL/min): Not recommended

Hepatic impairment

• Mild to moderate (Child-Pugh class A or B): No dosage adjustments necessary
• Severe (Child-Pugh class C): Not studied

Dosing Considerations

Prior to initiation and during treatment

• Test for HBV infection
• Assess serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein in all patients
• Assess serum phosphorus in chronic kidney disease patients

Limitation of use

• Rilpivirine-treated patients who had >100,000 copies/mL HIV-1 RNA at the start of therapy experienced more virologic failure (HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL) compared with rilpivirine-treated patients with ≤100,000 copies/mL

Contraindicated (7)

• carbamazepine

  carbamazepine decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of carbamazepine with NNRTIs may result in a loss of virologic response and possible resistance to the NNRTI.

• dexamethasone

  dexamethasone decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• dexlansoprazole

  dexlansoprazole decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Contraindicated. Concurrent use may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels.

• efavirenz

  efavirenz decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be used in combination with NNRTIs.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  emtricitabine, elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir is a complete regimen for HIV and should not be administered with other antiretrovirals.
  
  rilpivirine, elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir is a complete regimen for HIV and should not be administered with other antiretrovirals.

• eslicarbazepine acetate

  eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• lamivudine

  emtricitabine and lamivudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Contraindicated. Coadministration of emtricitabine containing products and lamivudine containing products should be avoided. Combination will result in therapeutic duplication.
  
  emtricitabine, lamivudine. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine containing products and lamivudine containing products should be avoided. Combination will result in therapeutic duplication.

Serious - Use Alternative (35)

• adagrasib

  adagrasib, rilpivirine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

• amisulpride

  amisulpride and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

• anagrelide

  anagrelide and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• artemether

  artemether and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• bedaquiline

  bedaquiline and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• betibeglogene autotemcel

  emtricitabine, betibeglogene autotemcel. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Do not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before mobilization or expected duration for elimination of the medications, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed. Antiretroviral medications may interfere with manufacturing of apheresed cells.
  
  rilpivirine, betibeglogene autotemcel. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Do not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before mobilization or expected duration for elimination of the medications, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed. Antiretroviral medications may interfere with manufacturing of apheresed cells.

• buprenorphine

  buprenorphine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cabotegravir

  emtricitabine, cabotegravir. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Cabotegravir plus rilpivirine is a complete regimen. Coadministration with other antiretroviral medications for treating HIV-1 infection is not recommended.

• buprenorphine buccal

  buprenorphine buccal and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  buprenorphine subdermal implant and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine transdermal

  buprenorphine transdermal and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  buprenorphine, long-acting injection and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ceritinib

  ceritinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desflurane

  desflurane and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dofetilide

  dofetilide increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• efavirenz

  efavirenz and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• elivaldogene autotemcel

  elivaldogene autotemcel, emtricitabine. Either decreases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Patients should not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before initiating medications for stem cell mobilization, for the duration of the medications? elimination, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed.
  
  elivaldogene autotemcel, rilpivirine. Either decreases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Patients should not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before initiating medications for stem cell mobilization, for the duration of the medications? elimination, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed.

• encorafenib

  encorafenib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• entrectinib

  entrectinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eribulin

  eribulin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fexinidazole

  fexinidazole and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

• hydroxychloroquine sulfate

  hydroxychloroquine sulfate and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• isoflurane

  isoflurane and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lefamulin

  lefamulin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• macimorelin

  macimorelin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

• mobocertinib

  mobocertinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

  ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) will increase the level or effect of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of Viekira Pak with rilpivirine once daily is not recommended due to potential for QT interval prolongation with higher concentrations of rilpivirine

• oxaliplatin

  oxaliplatin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ribociclib

  ribociclib increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rifabutin

  rifabutin decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministered, increase rilpivirine dose to 50 mg PO once daily; when rifabutin coadministration is stopped, decrease rilpivirine dose to 25 mg once daily.

• sevoflurane

  sevoflurane and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• siponimod

  siponimod and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tetrabenazine

  tetrabenazine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

• vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

Monitor Closely (174)

• abacavir

  abacavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acyclovir

  acyclovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• adefovir

  adefovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• albuterol

  albuterol and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfuzosin

  rilpivirine and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  alfuzosin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aluminum hydroxide

  aluminum hydroxide decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should be given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine. For the combination product dolutegravir/rilpivirine, antacids should be given at least 4 hr before or at least 6 hr afterwards.

• amiodarone

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• amitriptyline

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• amoxapine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of amoxapine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• apomorphine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of apomorphine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• arformoterol

  arformoterol and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aripiprazole

  aripiprazole and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• arsenic trioxide

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of arsenic trioxide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of artemether/lumefantrine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• asenapine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of asenapine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• asenapine transdermal

  asenapine transdermal and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should be given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine. For the combination product dolutegravir/rilpivirine, antacids should be given at least 4 hr before or at least 6 hr afterwards.

• atazanavir

  atazanavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine is not expected to affect the plasma concentrations of co-administered protease inhibitors. .
  
  atazanavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atomoxetine

  atomoxetine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• celecoxib

  emtricitabine, celecoxib. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• azithromycin

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of azithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• calcium acetate

  calcium acetate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• calcium carbonate

  calcium carbonate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should be given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine. For the combination product dolutegravir/rilpivirine, antacids should be given at least 4 hr before or at least 6 hr afterwards.

• calcium chloride

  calcium chloride decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• calcium citrate

  calcium citrate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• calcium gluconate

  calcium gluconate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• calcium/vitamin D

  calcium/vitamin D decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• chlorpromazine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• cidofovir

  cidofovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• cimetidine

  cimetidine will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concurrent use, may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels. Administer H2 antagonists at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after rilpivirine.

• ciprofloxacin

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of ciprofloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• citalopram

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of citalopram by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• clarithromycin

  clarithromycin increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• clomipramine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• clozapine

  clozapine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conivaptan

  conivaptan increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• crizotinib

  crizotinib increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A.

• cyclobenzaprine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of cyclobenzaprine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• dasatinib

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of dasatinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• degarelix

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of degarelix by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• desipramine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of desipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• deutetrabenazine

  deutetrabenazine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

• diclofenac

  emtricitabine, diclofenac. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• didanosine

  didanosine, rilpivirine. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Applies to didanosine chewable tablets and powder for oral solution; administer 2 hr before or several hours after didanosine oral solution or chewable tablet administration; no dose adjustment is required when rilpivirine is coadministered with didanosine. Didanosine is to be administered on an empty stomach and at least two hours before or at least four hours after rilpivirine (which should be administered with a meal).

• diflunisal

  emtricitabine, diflunisal. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• disopyramide

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of disopyramide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• dofetilide

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• dolasetron

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of dolasetron by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• donepezil

  donepezil and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxepin

  doxepin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dronedarone

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of dronedarone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• droperidol

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of droperidol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• efavirenz

  efavirenz and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eliglustat

  eliglustat and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• enfuvirtide

  emtricitabine and enfuvirtide both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin base

  erythromycin base increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of erythromycin base by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  erythromycin ethylsuccinate increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  erythromycin lactobionate increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of erythromycin lactobionate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• erythromycin stearate

  erythromycin stearate increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• escitalopram

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of escitalopram by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.
  
  escitalopram increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etodolac

  emtricitabine, etodolac. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• famotidine

  famotidine will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concurrent use, may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels. Administer H2 antagonists at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after rilpivirine.

• fenoprofen

  emtricitabine, fenoprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• fingolimod

  fingolimod and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flecainide

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of flecainide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• fluconazole

  fluconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of fluconazole by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• fluoxetine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• flurbiprofen

  emtricitabine, flurbiprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• fosamprenavir

  fosamprenavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  fosamprenavir increases effects of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine is not expected to affect the plasma concentrations of co-administered protease inhibitors. .

• foscarnet

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of foscarnet by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• ganciclovir

  ganciclovir, emtricitabine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of hematologic toxicity.
  
  ganciclovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• fostemsavir

  rilpivirine and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

• gemifloxacin

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of gemifloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• gilteritinib

  gilteritinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• granisetron

  granisetron and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• haloperidol

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of haloperidol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• hydroxyzine

  hydroxyzine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ibuprofen

  emtricitabine, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• ibuprofen IV

  emtricitabine, ibuprofen IV. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• ibuprofen/famotidine

  ibuprofen/famotidine, rilpivirine. increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination of rilpivirine and H2-receptor antagonists should be used with caution as coadministration may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations (increase in gastric pH). Administer famotidine at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after rilpivirine.

• ibutilide

  ibutilide increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of ibutilide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• iloperidone

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of iloperidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• indapamide

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of indapamide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• indinavir

  indinavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  indinavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indomethacin

  emtricitabine, indomethacin. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• isoniazid

  isoniazid increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isradipine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of isradipine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• itraconazole

  itraconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.
  
  itraconazole and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketoconazole

  ketoconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.

• ketoprofen

  emtricitabine, ketoprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• ketorolac

  emtricitabine, ketorolac. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• lapatinib

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of lapatinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• levofloxacin

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of levofloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• levoketoconazole

  levoketoconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.

• lithium

  lithium and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lopinavir

  lopinavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dose adjustment is required during concurrent use.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of lopinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• lumefantrine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of lumefantrine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• magnesium chloride

  magnesium chloride decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• magnesium gluconate

  magnesium gluconate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• magnesium oxide

  magnesium oxide decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should be given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine. For the combination product dolutegravir/rilpivirine, antacids should be given at least 4 hr before or at least 6 hr afterwards.

• magnesium sulfate

  magnesium sulfate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• maprotiline

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of maprotiline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• meclofenamate

  emtricitabine, meclofenamate. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• mefenamic acid

  emtricitabine, mefenamic acid. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• mefloquine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of mefloquine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• meloxicam

  emtricitabine, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• methadone

  rilpivirine, methadone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: No dose adjustments are required when initiating co-administration of methadone with rilpivirine. However, clinical monitoring is recommended as methadone maintenance therapy may need to be adjusted in some patients.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of methadone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• mirtazapine

  mirtazapine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• moxifloxacin

  moxifloxacin increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of moxifloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• nabumetone

  emtricitabine, nabumetone. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• naproxen

  emtricitabine, naproxen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• nefazodone

  nefazodone increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nelfinavir

  nelfinavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  nelfinavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nevirapine

  emtricitabine and nevirapine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nilotinib

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of nilotinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• nizatidine

  nizatidine will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concurrent use, may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels. Administer H2 antagonists at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after rilpivirine.

• nortriptyline

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of nortriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• octreotide

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of octreotide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• ofloxacin

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of ofloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• olanzapine

  olanzapine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• orlistat

  orlistat will decrease the level or effect of emtricitabine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Loss of virological control reported in HIV-infected patients taking orlistat concomitantly. Exact mechanism is unclear, but may include a drug-drug interaction that inhibits systemic absorption of the antiretroviral drug. Monitor HIV RNA levels frequently and if increased HIV viral load confirmed, discontinue orlistat.
  
  orlistat will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Loss of virological control reported in HIV-infected patients taking orlistat concomitantly. Exact mechanism is unclear, but may include a drug-drug interaction that inhibits systemic absorption of the antiretroviral drug. Monitor HIV RNA levels frequently and if increased HIV viral load confirmed, discontinue orlistat.

• osilodrostat

  osilodrostat and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxaprozin

  emtricitabine, oxaprozin. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• ozanimod

  ozanimod and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

• paliperidone

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of paliperidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• pazopanib

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of pazopanib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• pentamidine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of pentamidine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• pimozide

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• piroxicam

  emtricitabine, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• posaconazole

  posaconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of posaconazole by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• potassium chloride

  potassium chloride decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• primaquine

  primaquine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• procainamide

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of procainamide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• propafenone

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of propafenone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• protriptyline

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of protriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• quetiapine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of quetiapine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• quinidine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of quinidine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• quinine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of quinine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• quizartinib

  quizartinib, rilpivirine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients more frequently with ECG if coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

• ranolazine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of ranolazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• ribavirin

  ribavirin increases toxicity of emtricitabine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of lactic acidosis.

• risperidone

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of risperidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• ritonavir

  ritonavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ritonavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dose adjustment is required during concurrent use.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of ritonavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• romidepsin

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of romidepsin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• saquinavir

  saquinavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• saquinavir

  saquinavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine is not expected to affect the plasma concentrations of co-administered protease inhibitors. .
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• selpercatinib

  selpercatinib increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sertraline

  sertraline and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium zirconium cyclosilicate

  sodium zirconium cyclosilicate will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Check specific recommendations for drugs that exhibit pH-dependent solubility that may affect their systemic exposure and efficacy. In general, administer drugs at least 2 hr before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate.

• solifenacin

  solifenacin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sotalol

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of sotalol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• stavudine

  emtricitabine and stavudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sulindac

  emtricitabine, sulindac. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• sunitinib

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• tacrolimus

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of tacrolimus by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• telavancin

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of telavancin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• tenofovir DF

  emtricitabine and tenofovir DF both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thioridazine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of thioridazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• thiothixene

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of thiothixene by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• tipranavir

  tipranavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  tipranavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine is not expected to affect the plasma concentrations of co-administered protease inhibitors. .

• tolmetin

  emtricitabine, tolmetin. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• toremifene

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of toremifene by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• trimagnesium citrate anhydrous

  trimagnesium citrate anhydrous decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• trimipramine

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of trimipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• ublituximab

  ublituximab decreases effects of rilpivirine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  ublituximab decreases effects of emtricitabine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• valacyclovir

  valacyclovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• valbenazine

  valbenazine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• valganciclovir

  valganciclovir, emtricitabine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of hematologic toxicity.
  
  valganciclovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• vandetanib

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• voclosporin

  voclosporin, rilpivirine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• voriconazole

  voriconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of voriconazole by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• vorinostat

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of vorinostat by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• zidovudine

  emtricitabine and zidovudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ziprasidone

  rilpivirine increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

Minor (3)

• chloroquine

  chloroquine increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• crizotinib

  crizotinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

  nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of emtricitabine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• abacavir

  Monitor Closely (1)abacavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acyclovir

  Monitor Closely (1)acyclovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• adagrasib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)adagrasib, rilpivirine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

• adefovir

  Monitor Closely (1)adefovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• albuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)albuterol and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfuzosin

  Monitor Closely (2)rilpivirine and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  alfuzosin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aluminum hydroxide

  Monitor Closely (1)aluminum hydroxide decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should be given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine. For the combination product dolutegravir/rilpivirine, antacids should be given at least 4 hr before or at least 6 hr afterwards.

• amiodarone

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• amisulpride

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amisulpride and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

• amitriptyline

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• amoxapine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of amoxapine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• anagrelide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)anagrelide and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• apomorphine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of apomorphine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• arformoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)arformoterol and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aripiprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)aripiprazole and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• arsenic trioxide

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of arsenic trioxide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• artemether

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)artemether and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of artemether/lumefantrine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• asenapine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of asenapine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• asenapine transdermal

  Monitor Closely (1)asenapine transdermal and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  Monitor Closely (1)aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should be given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine. For the combination product dolutegravir/rilpivirine, antacids should be given at least 4 hr before or at least 6 hr afterwards.

• atazanavir

  Monitor Closely (2)atazanavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine is not expected to affect the plasma concentrations of co-administered protease inhibitors. .
  
  atazanavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atomoxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)atomoxetine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• azithromycin

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of azithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• bedaquiline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)bedaquiline and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• betibeglogene autotemcel

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)emtricitabine, betibeglogene autotemcel. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Do not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before mobilization or expected duration for elimination of the medications, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed. Antiretroviral medications may interfere with manufacturing of apheresed cells.
  
  rilpivirine, betibeglogene autotemcel. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Do not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before mobilization or expected duration for elimination of the medications, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed. Antiretroviral medications may interfere with manufacturing of apheresed cells.

• buprenorphine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine buccal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine buccal and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine subdermal implant and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine transdermal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine transdermal and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine, long-acting injection and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cabotegravir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)emtricitabine, cabotegravir. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Cabotegravir plus rilpivirine is a complete regimen. Coadministration with other antiretroviral medications for treating HIV-1 infection is not recommended.

• calcium acetate

  Monitor Closely (1)calcium acetate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• calcium carbonate

  Monitor Closely (1)calcium carbonate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should be given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine. For the combination product dolutegravir/rilpivirine, antacids should be given at least 4 hr before or at least 6 hr afterwards.

• calcium chloride

  Monitor Closely (1)calcium chloride decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• calcium citrate

  Monitor Closely (1)calcium citrate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• calcium gluconate

  Monitor Closely (1)calcium gluconate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• calcium/vitamin D

  Monitor Closely (1)calcium/vitamin D decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• carbamazepine

  Contraindicated (1)carbamazepine decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of carbamazepine with NNRTIs may result in a loss of virologic response and possible resistance to the NNRTI.

• celecoxib

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, celecoxib. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• ceritinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ceritinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• chloroquine

  Minor (1)chloroquine increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorpromazine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• cidofovir

  Monitor Closely (1)cidofovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• cimetidine

  Monitor Closely (1)cimetidine will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concurrent use, may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels. Administer H2 antagonists at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after rilpivirine.

• ciprofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of ciprofloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• citalopram

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of citalopram by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• clarithromycin

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• clomipramine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• clozapine

  Monitor Closely (1)clozapine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conivaptan

  Monitor Closely (1)conivaptan increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• crizotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)crizotinib increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A.Minor (1)crizotinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cyclobenzaprine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of cyclobenzaprine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• dasatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of dasatinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• degarelix

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of degarelix by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• desflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)desflurane and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desipramine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of desipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• deutetrabenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)deutetrabenazine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

• dexamethasone

  Contraindicated (1)dexamethasone decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• dexlansoprazole

  Contraindicated (1)dexlansoprazole decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Contraindicated. Concurrent use may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels.

• diclofenac

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, diclofenac. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• didanosine

  Monitor Closely (1)didanosine, rilpivirine. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Applies to didanosine chewable tablets and powder for oral solution; administer 2 hr before or several hours after didanosine oral solution or chewable tablet administration; no dose adjustment is required when rilpivirine is coadministered with didanosine. Didanosine is to be administered on an empty stomach and at least two hours before or at least four hours after rilpivirine (which should be administered with a meal).

• diflunisal

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, diflunisal. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• disopyramide

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of disopyramide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• dofetilide

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.Serious - Use Alternative (1)dofetilide increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dolasetron

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of dolasetron by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• donepezil

  Monitor Closely (1)donepezil and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxepin

  Monitor Closely (1)doxepin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dronedarone

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of dronedarone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• droperidol

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of droperidol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• efavirenz

  Contraindicated (1)efavirenz decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be used in combination with NNRTIs.Monitor Closely (1)efavirenz and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)efavirenz and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eliglustat

  Monitor Closely (1)eliglustat and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• elivaldogene autotemcel

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)elivaldogene autotemcel, emtricitabine. Either decreases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Patients should not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before initiating medications for stem cell mobilization, for the duration of the medications? elimination, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed.
  
  elivaldogene autotemcel, rilpivirine. Either decreases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Patients should not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before initiating medications for stem cell mobilization, for the duration of the medications? elimination, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  Contraindicated (2)emtricitabine, elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir is a complete regimen for HIV and should not be administered with other antiretrovirals.
  
  rilpivirine, elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir is a complete regimen for HIV and should not be administered with other antiretrovirals.

• encorafenib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)encorafenib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• enfuvirtide

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine and enfuvirtide both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• entrectinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)entrectinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eribulin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)eribulin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin base

  Monitor Closely (2)erythromycin base increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of erythromycin base by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  Monitor Closely (2)erythromycin ethylsuccinate increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  Monitor Closely (2)erythromycin lactobionate increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of erythromycin lactobionate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• erythromycin stearate

  Monitor Closely (2)erythromycin stearate increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• escitalopram

  Monitor Closely (2)escitalopram increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of escitalopram by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• eslicarbazepine acetate

  Contraindicated (1)eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• esomeprazole

  Contraindicated (1)esomeprazole decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Contraindicated. Concurrent use may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels.

• etodolac

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, etodolac. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• etravirine

  Contraindicated (1)etravirine decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be used in combination with NNRTIs.

• famotidine

  Monitor Closely (1)famotidine will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concurrent use, may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels. Administer H2 antagonists at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after rilpivirine.

• fenoprofen

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, fenoprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• fexinidazole

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)fexinidazole and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

• fingolimod

  Monitor Closely (1)fingolimod and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flecainide

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of flecainide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• fluconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)fluconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of fluconazole by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• fluoxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• flurbiprofen

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, flurbiprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• fosamprenavir

  Monitor Closely (2)fosamprenavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  fosamprenavir increases effects of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine is not expected to affect the plasma concentrations of co-administered protease inhibitors. .

• foscarnet

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of foscarnet by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• fosphenytoin

  Contraindicated (1)fosphenytoin decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• fostemsavir

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

• ganciclovir

  Monitor Closely (2)ganciclovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.
  
  ganciclovir, emtricitabine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of hematologic toxicity.

• gemifloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of gemifloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• gilteritinib

  Monitor Closely (1)gilteritinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• granisetron

  Monitor Closely (1)granisetron and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• haloperidol

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of haloperidol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• hydroxychloroquine sulfate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)hydroxychloroquine sulfate and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• hydroxyzine

  Monitor Closely (1)hydroxyzine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ibuprofen

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• ibuprofen IV

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, ibuprofen IV. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• ibuprofen/famotidine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen/famotidine, rilpivirine. increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination of rilpivirine and H2-receptor antagonists should be used with caution as coadministration may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations (increase in gastric pH). Administer famotidine at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after rilpivirine.

• ibutilide

  Monitor Closely (2)ibutilide increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of ibutilide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• iloperidone

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of iloperidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• indapamide

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of indapamide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• indinavir

  Monitor Closely (2)indinavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  indinavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indomethacin

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, indomethacin. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• isoflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)isoflurane and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• isoniazid

  Monitor Closely (1)isoniazid increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isradipine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of isradipine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• itraconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)itraconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.
  
  itraconazole and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketoconazole

  Monitor Closely (1)ketoconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.

• ketoprofen

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, ketoprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• ketorolac

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, ketorolac. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• lamivudine

  Contraindicated (2)emtricitabine and lamivudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Contraindicated. Coadministration of emtricitabine containing products and lamivudine containing products should be avoided. Combination will result in therapeutic duplication.
  
  emtricitabine, lamivudine. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine containing products and lamivudine containing products should be avoided. Combination will result in therapeutic duplication.

• lansoprazole

  Contraindicated (1)lansoprazole decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Contraindicated. Concurrent use may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels.

• lapatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of lapatinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• lefamulin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)lefamulin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• levofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of levofloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• levoketoconazole

  Monitor Closely (1)levoketoconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.

• lithium

  Monitor Closely (1)lithium and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lopinavir

  Monitor Closely (2)lopinavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dose adjustment is required during concurrent use.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of lopinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• lumefantrine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of lumefantrine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• macimorelin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)macimorelin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

• magnesium chloride

  Monitor Closely (1)magnesium chloride decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• magnesium gluconate

  Monitor Closely (1)magnesium gluconate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• magnesium oxide

  Monitor Closely (1)magnesium oxide decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should be given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine. For the combination product dolutegravir/rilpivirine, antacids should be given at least 4 hr before or at least 6 hr afterwards.

• magnesium sulfate

  Monitor Closely (1)magnesium sulfate decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• maprotiline

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of maprotiline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• meclofenamate

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, meclofenamate. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• mefenamic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, mefenamic acid. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• mefloquine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of mefloquine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• meloxicam

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• methadone

  Monitor Closely (2)rilpivirine, methadone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: No dose adjustments are required when initiating co-administration of methadone with rilpivirine. However, clinical monitoring is recommended as methadone maintenance therapy may need to be adjusted in some patients.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of methadone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• mirtazapine

  Monitor Closely (1)mirtazapine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mobocertinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)mobocertinib and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

• moxifloxacin

  Monitor Closely (2)moxifloxacin increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of moxifloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• nabumetone

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, nabumetone. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• naproxen

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, naproxen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• nefazodone

  Monitor Closely (1)nefazodone increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nelfinavir

  Monitor Closely (2)nelfinavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  nelfinavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nevirapine

  Contraindicated (1)nevirapine decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be used in combination with NNRTIs.Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine and nevirapine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nilotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of nilotinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

  Minor (1)nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of emtricitabine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nizatidine

  Monitor Closely (1)nizatidine will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concurrent use, may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels. Administer H2 antagonists at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after rilpivirine.

• nortriptyline

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of nortriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• octreotide

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of octreotide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• ofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of ofloxacin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• olanzapine

  Monitor Closely (1)olanzapine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) will increase the level or effect of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of Viekira Pak with rilpivirine once daily is not recommended due to potential for QT interval prolongation with higher concentrations of rilpivirine

• omeprazole

  Contraindicated (1)omeprazole decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Contraindicated. Concurrent use may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels.

• orlistat

  Monitor Closely (2)orlistat will decrease the level or effect of emtricitabine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Loss of virological control reported in HIV-infected patients taking orlistat concomitantly. Exact mechanism is unclear, but may include a drug-drug interaction that inhibits systemic absorption of the antiretroviral drug. Monitor HIV RNA levels frequently and if increased HIV viral load confirmed, discontinue orlistat.
  
  orlistat will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Loss of virological control reported in HIV-infected patients taking orlistat concomitantly. Exact mechanism is unclear, but may include a drug-drug interaction that inhibits systemic absorption of the antiretroviral drug. Monitor HIV RNA levels frequently and if increased HIV viral load confirmed, discontinue orlistat.

• osilodrostat

  Monitor Closely (1)osilodrostat and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxaliplatin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)oxaliplatin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• oxaprozin

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, oxaprozin. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• oxcarbazepine

  Contraindicated (1)oxcarbazepine decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• ozanimod

  Monitor Closely (1)ozanimod and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

• paliperidone

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of paliperidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• pantoprazole

  Contraindicated (1)pantoprazole decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Contraindicated. Concurrent use may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels.

• pazopanib

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of pazopanib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• pentamidine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of pentamidine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• phenobarbital

  Contraindicated (1)phenobarbital decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• phenytoin

  Contraindicated (1)phenytoin decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• pimozide

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of pimozide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• piroxicam

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• posaconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)posaconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of posaconazole by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• potassium chloride

  Monitor Closely (1)potassium chloride decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• primaquine

  Monitor Closely (1)primaquine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• procainamide

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of procainamide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• propafenone

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of propafenone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• protriptyline

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of protriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• quetiapine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of quetiapine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• quinidine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of quinidine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• quinine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of quinine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• quizartinib

  Monitor Closely (1)quizartinib, rilpivirine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients more frequently with ECG if coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

• rabeprazole

  Contraindicated (1)rabeprazole decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Contraindicated. Concurrent use may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels.

• ranolazine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of ranolazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• ribavirin

  Monitor Closely (1)ribavirin increases toxicity of emtricitabine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of lactic acidosis.

• ribociclib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ribociclib increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rifabutin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)rifabutin decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministered, increase rilpivirine dose to 50 mg PO once daily; when rifabutin coadministration is stopped, decrease rilpivirine dose to 25 mg once daily.

• rifampin

  Contraindicated (1)rifampin decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• rifapentine

  Contraindicated (1)rifapentine decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• risperidone

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of risperidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• ritonavir

  Monitor Closely (3)ritonavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ritonavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dose adjustment is required during concurrent use.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of ritonavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• romidepsin

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of romidepsin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• saquinavir

  Monitor Closely (3)saquinavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine is not expected to affect the plasma concentrations of co-administered protease inhibitors. .
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.
  
  saquinavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• selpercatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)selpercatinib increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sertraline

  Monitor Closely (1)sertraline and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sevoflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)sevoflurane and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• siponimod

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)siponimod and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sodium zirconium cyclosilicate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium zirconium cyclosilicate will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Check specific recommendations for drugs that exhibit pH-dependent solubility that may affect their systemic exposure and efficacy. In general, administer drugs at least 2 hr before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate.

• solifenacin

  Monitor Closely (1)solifenacin and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sotalol

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of sotalol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• St John's Wort

  Contraindicated (1)St John's Wort decreases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Rilpivirine should not be co-administered with strong CYP 3A4 inducers. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the NNRTI class.

• stavudine

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine and stavudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sulindac

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, sulindac. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• sunitinib

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• tacrolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of tacrolimus by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• telavancin

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of telavancin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• tenofovir DF

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine and tenofovir DF both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tetrabenazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)tetrabenazine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• thioridazine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of thioridazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• thiothixene

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of thiothixene by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• tipranavir

  Monitor Closely (2)tipranavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  tipranavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine is not expected to affect the plasma concentrations of co-administered protease inhibitors. .

• tolmetin

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, tolmetin. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• toremifene

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of toremifene by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• trimagnesium citrate anhydrous

  Monitor Closely (1)trimagnesium citrate anhydrous decreases levels of rilpivirine by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of antacids with rilpivirine may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations because of increased gastric pH. If antacids must be administered, they should given at least 2 hr before or at least 4 hr after rilpivirine.

• trimipramine

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of trimipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• ublituximab

  Monitor Closely (2)ublituximab decreases effects of rilpivirine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  ublituximab decreases effects of emtricitabine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

• valacyclovir

  Monitor Closely (1)valacyclovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.

• valbenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)valbenazine and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• valganciclovir

  Monitor Closely (2)valganciclovir increases levels of emtricitabine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of emtricitabine with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of emtricitabine.
  
  valganciclovir, emtricitabine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of hematologic toxicity.

• vandetanib

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

• voclosporin

  Monitor Closely (1)voclosporin, rilpivirine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vonoprazan

  Contraindicated (1)vonoprazan will decrease the level or effect of rilpivirine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Contraindicated.

• voriconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)voriconazole increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No rilpivirine dose adjustment is required. Clinically monitor for breakthrough fungal infections when azole antifungals are co-administered with rilpivirine.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of voriconazole by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• vorinostat

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of vorinostat by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

• zidovudine

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine and zidovudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ziprasidone

  Monitor Closely (1)rilpivirine increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.