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Rilpivirine

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Antiretroviral

Rilpivirine - Dosage and How to Use

How should Rilpivirine be used?

  • Take this medication with or after a full meal to increase absorption of the medication into the body. Taking this medication with a light snack or protein supplement drink alone is insufficient.
  • This medication works best when the amount of medication in your body is kept at a constant level for the entire duration as prescribed. Do not stop taking this medication without the advice of your doctor. Remember to take it at the same time each day.
  • Do not change the dose unless your doctor tells you to.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

  • It is important not to miss doses of this drug.
  • If you missed the dose for less than 12 hours, take the tablet as soon as possible. Then take the next dose at your usual time.
  • If you missed the dose for 12 hours or more, skip the missed dose. Wait and take the next dose at your usual time.
  • Do not double the next dose to make up for the missed dose.

What should I do if I overdose?

Rilpivirine - Additional Information

  • Updated on 9/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
  • Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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