Does Rilpivirine Hydrochloride Interact with Darunavir?
Rilpivirine Hydrochloride and Darunavir have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. HIV-Antiviral Agents: Protease Inhibitors (PIs)-Boosted (i.e., with coadministration of low-dose ritonavir) or Unboosted (i.e., without coadministration of low-dose ritonavir) darunavir/ritonavir ↑ rilpivirine ↔ boosted darunavir Concomitant use of EDURANT or EDURANT PED with darunavir/ritonavir may cause an increase in the plasma concentrations of rilpivirine (inhibition of CYP3A enzymes). No dose adjustment is required when EDURANT or EDURANT PED is coadministered with darunavir/ritonavir. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Darunavir Class
- Protease Inhibitor
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Rilpivirine Hydrochloride and your doctor is considering prescribing Darunavir (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider