emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir DF (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Complera

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

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

Dosage 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 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
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            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.

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            Adverse Effects

            >10% (rilpivirine)

            Increased ALT (Grade 1: 16%)

            Increased AST (Grade 1: 13%)

            Increased total cholesterol (Grade 1: 13%)

            Increased LDL cholesterol (Grade 1: 11%)

            >10% (emtricitabine and tenofovir)

            Diarrhea

            Nausea

            Fatigue

            Headache

            Dizziness

            Depression

            Insomnia

            Abnormal dreams

            Rash

            1-10% (rilpivirine)

            Increased creatinine (5%)

            Increased total bilirubin (Grade 1: 5%)

            Headache (2%)

            Insomnia (2%)

            Dizziness (1%)

            Nausea (1%)

            Depressive disorder (1%)

            Abnormal dreams (1%)

            Rash (1%)

            1-10% (emtricitabine or tenofovir)

            Abdominal pain

            Dyspepsia

            Vomiting

            Fever

            Pain

            Nasopharyngitis

            Pneumonia

            Sinusitis

            Upper respiratory tract infection

            Arthralgia

            Back pain

            Myalgia

            Paresthesia

            Peripheral neuropathy (including peripheral neuritis and neuropathy)

            Anxiety

            Increased cough

            Rhinitis

            Skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation of palms/soles)

            Postmarketing Reports

            Rilpivirine

            • Renal and urinary disorders: Nephrotic syndrome
            • Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Severe skin and hypersensitivity reactions including DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms)

            Tenofovir

            • Immune system disorders: Allergic reaction, including angioedema
            • Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Lactic acidosis, hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia
            • Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: Dyspnea
            • Gastrointestinal disorders: Pancreatitis, increased amylase, abdominal pain
            • Hepatobiliary disorders: Hepatic steatosis, hepatitis, increased liver enzymes (most commonly AST, ALT gamma GT)
            • Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash
            • Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Rhabdomyolysis, osteomalacia
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            Warnings

            Black Box Warnings

            Posttreatment acute exacerbation of hepatitis B

            • Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B reported with coinfection of HBV and HIV-1 and have discontinued emtricitabine (FTC) or tenofovir, which are components of Complera
            • Closely monitor hepatic function with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months after discontinuing treatment in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV; if appropriate, initiation of antihepatitis B therapy may be warranted

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity

            Coadministration of the following drugs

            • Anticonvulsants (eg, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin)
            • Antimycobacterials (eg, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine)
            • Glucocorticoid systemic dexamethasone (more than a single dose)
            • St. John’s wort
            • Proton pump inhibitors (eg, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole)

            Cautions

            Lactic acidosis/severe hepatomegaly with steatosis

            Coinfection with HIV-1 and HBV (see Black Box Warnings)

            Severe skin and hypersensitivity reactions reported, including cases of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) with rilpivirine (RPV)-containing regimens; discontinue therapy immediately if signs or symptoms of severe skin or hypersensitivity reactions develop, including but not limited to, severe rash or rash accompanied by fever, blisters, mucosal involvement, conjunctivitis, facial edema, angioedema, hepatitis, or eosinophilia; monitor and initiate appropriate therapy

            Hepatic adverse events reported in patients receiving an RPV-containing regimen; a few cases of hepatic toxicity reported in adults who had no preexisting hepatic disease or other identifiable risk factors

            Renal impairment, including cases of acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome (renal tubular injury with severe hypophosphatemia), with tenofovir DF (TDF)

            Redistribution/accumulation of body fat observed in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy

            May increase risk for immune reconstitution syndrome; autoimmune disorders (such as Graves’ disease, polymyositis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and autoimmune hepatitis) reported; however, the time to onset is more variable and can occur many months after initiation of treatment

            Severe depressive disorders reported; immediate medical evaluation recommended

            Bone effects of tenofovir DF

            • Bone mineral density may decrease
            • Osteomalacia associated with proximal renal tubulopathy, manifested as bone pain or pain in extremities and which may contribute to fractures, reported

            Drug interactions overview

            • Use of drugs that impair renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of FTC, tenofovir, and/or other renally eliminated drugs
            • Limited information available on potential pharmacodynamic interactions between RPV and drugs that prolong QTc interval; consider alternatives to Complera when coadministered with a drug with a known risk of torsade de pointes
            • Complera is a complete regimen; coadministration with other antiretroviral medications for treatment of HIV-1 infection is not recommended
            • Rilpivirine
              • Rilpivirine is a CYP3A4 substrate
              • Coadministration with CYP3A inducers may decrease plasma levels of RPV and loss of virologic response and possible resistance to RPV or to the class of NNRTIs
              • Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitor may increase plasma levels of RPV
              • Coadministration with drugs that increase gastric pH may decrease plasma levels of RPV and cause loss of virologic response and possible resistance to RPV or to the class of NNRTIs
              • Also see Contraindications
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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy

            Pregnancy exposure registry monitors pregnancy outcomes in individuals exposed to treatment during pregnancy

            Register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263

            Available data from the APR show no increase in overall risk of major birth defects with first-trimester exposure for FTC, RPV, or TDF In a clinical trial, total RPV exposures were generally lower during pregnancy compared with the postpartum period

            Based on HIV-1-infected pregnant individuals who completed a clinical trial through postpartum period with an RPV-based regimen, no dose adjustments are required for pregnant patients who are already on a stable RPV-containing regimen prior to pregnancy and who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL)

            Closely monitor viral load; lower exposures of RPV were observed during pregnancy

            Lactation

            The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends HIV infected mothers not breastfeed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of HIV

            Based on published data, FTC and tenofovir reported to be present in human milk

            No data available on the presence of RPV in human milk; however has been shown to be present in rat milk

            Because of the potential for: HIV transmission (in HIV-negative infants); developing viral resistance (in HIV-positive infants); and adverse reactions in a breastfed infant similar to those seen in adults, instruct mothers not to breastfeed

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Emtricitabine: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI); following phosphorylation, interferes with HIV viral DNA polymerase and inhibits viral replication; cytosine analogue

            Rilpivirine: Antiviral agent; diarylpyrimidine non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) of HIV-1; inhibits HIV-1 replication by noncompetitive inhibition of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase

            Tenofovir: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI); following hydrolysis and phosphorylation, inhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase by competing with AMP as substrate

            Absorption

            Bioavailability

            • Emtricitabine: 93%
            • Rilpivirine: Exposure 25% higher with combined tablet compared with administration of separate agents; absolute bioavailability unknown
            • Tenofovir: <25% (fasting)

            Peak Plasma Time

            • Emtricitabine: 1-2 hr
            • Rilpivirine: 4-5 hr
            • Tenofovir: 1 hr

            Peak Plasma Concentration

            • Emtricitabine: 1.8 mcg/mL
            • Rilpivirine: 80 ng/mL
            • Tenofovir: 0.3 mcg/mL

            AUC

            • Emtricitabine: 10 mcg•hr/mL
            • Rilpivirine: 2.397 mcg•hr/mL
            • Tenofovir: 2.29 mcg•hr/mL

            Distribution

            Protein Bound

            • Emtricitabine: <4%
            • Rilpivirine: 99.7%
            • Tenofovir: <0.7%

            Metabolism

            Metabolized by

            • Rilpivirine: CYP3A

            Metabolites

            • Emtricitabine: 3′-sulfoxide diastereomers (approximately 9% of the dose) and the glucuronic acid conjugate (approximately 4% of the dose)

            Elimination

            Half-life

            • Emtricitabine: 10 hr
            • Rilpivirine: 50 hr
            • Tenofovir: 17 hr

            Renal clearance

            • Emtricitabine: 213 mL/min
            • Tenofovir: 243.5 mL/min

            Excretion

            • Emtricitabine: Urine 86%; feces 14%
            • Rilpivirine: Urine 6.1%; feces 85%
            • Tenofovir: Urine 70-80%
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            Administration

            Oral Administration

            Take with food

            Storage

            Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F)

            Keep container tightly closed

            Dispense only in original container

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