Warnings


What may interact with INTELENCE?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-carbamazepine
-dasabuvir; ombitasvir; paritaprevir; ritonavir
-ombitasvir; paritaprevir; ritonavir
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-artemether; lumefantrine
-certain antibiotics like rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine
-certain medicines for erectile dysfunction like sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like clopidogrel, warfarin
-clarithromycin
-dexamethasone
-diazepam
-medicines for irregular heart beat like amiodarone, digoxin, flecainide, lidocaine, mexiletine, propafenone, quinidine
-medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pitavastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin
-medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-medicines for narcotic withdrawal and dependence such as buprenorphine, buprenorphine; naloxone
-medicines for seizures like phenobarbital, phenytoin
-medicines that lower your chance of fighting infection like cyclosporine, sirolimus, tacrolimus
-methadone
-other medicines for HIV
-St. John''s wort

What should I tell my health care provider before I take INTELENCE?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to etravirine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using INTELENCE?

Visit your doctor or healthcare provider for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.

HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV.

This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips, or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.