Intelence

Intelence is a drug used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. This drug is available as a tablet containing etravirine 100 milligrams.

Instructions:

You should read the product information leaflet before using this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be taken by mouth as instructed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the drug because it may diminish its effects. This medication should be taken with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise. You should swallow the drug whole.

Your dosage is based on your medical condition and the way you will respond to treatment. Take this drug regularly to experience the most benefits. You should also take this drug at the same time each day.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as prescribed by your doctor or as stated on the package label.

Interactions:

Intelence may interact with medications such as:

• Certain anti-seizure medicines such as:
  • Carbamazepine
  • Phenobarbital
  • or Phenytoin
• Other HIV NNRTIs such as:
  • Efavirenz
  • Nevirapine
  • or Delavirdine
• Certain HIV protease inhibitors such as:
  • Atazanavir
  • Amprenavir
  • Fosamprenavir
  • Tipranavir
  • or Ritonavir
• Rifampin
• Rifapentine
• St John's wort
• Rifabutin
• Azole antifungals including:
  • Itraconazole
• Macrolide antibiotics including:
  • Erythromycin
  • or Clarithromycin
• Clopidogrel
• Medications for heart rhythm such as:
  • Amiodarone
  • Disopyramide
  • or Quinidine
• Blood thinners such as:
  • Warfarin
• Statin cholesterol medications such as:
  • Atorvastatin
  • Fluvastatin
  • Lovastatin
  • or Simvastatin
• Organ transplant drugs such as:
  • Cyclosporine
  • Sirolimus
  • or Tacrolimus
• Drugs for male sexual ability problems such as:
  • Sildenafil
  • Vardenafil
  • or Tadalafil

Side Effects:

There are no side effects known aside from a possible allergic reaction in people who have previous or unknown hypersensitivity to the drug.

Watch out for signs of allergic reactions such as:

• Rash
• Itching
• Swelling

Warnings:

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have the following:

• Allergy to etravirine
• Liver disease such as:
  • Hepatitis B
  • or Hepatitis C
• Pregnancy or lactation