{"product_id":"edurant-rilpivirine","title":"EDURANT (Rilpivirine)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEDURANT (Rilpivirine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAntiretroviral, Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor, Non-nucleoside (Anti-HIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEDURANT (Rilpivirine) is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEDURANT (Rilpivirine) binds to reverse transcriptase and does not require intracellular phosphorylation for antiviral activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOral:\u003c\/em\u003e Take 25 mg once daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Take: \u003c\/strong\u003eSwallow tablet whole with water. Administer with a normal- to high-calorie meal, a protein supplement drink alone does not increase absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore starting EDURANT (Rilpivirine), make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding.  Rilpivirine use has been associated with rare but potentially serious adverse reactions including depressive disorders, fat redistribution, hepatotoxicity, hypersensitivity, immune reconstitution syndrome, and QT prolongation (doses over 25mg\/day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you miss a dose of medication, try to take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that scheduled dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep out of the reach of children at all times. Store at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C). Protect from light. Keep the container tightly closed. Properly dispose of any unused medication after the expiration date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepression, headache, drowsiness, decreased serum cortisol, increased serum cholesterol, increased LDL cholesterol, nausea, increased serum AST\/ALT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects for EDURANT (Rilpivirine), only common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JANSSEN","offers":[{"title":"25mg - 30 Tab - Canada - Brand","offer_id":47133888545086,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Edurant.jpg?v=1695126401","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/edurant-rilpivirine","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}