shocked Etravirine Generic Name: Etravirine (et ra VIR een) Brand Name: Intelence Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Etravirine: It is used to treat HIV infection. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Etravirine? For all patients taking etravirine: If you have an allergy to etravirine or any other part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are taking or will be taking another drug like this one. If you take any drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) that must not be taken with etravirine, like certain drugs that are used for HIV, infections, or seizures. There are many drugs that must not be taken with this medicine. If you are taking St. John's wort. Do not take St. John's wort with etravirine. This medicine may not work as well. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine. Children: If your child is younger than 6 years of age. Do not give etravirine to a child younger than 6 years of age. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take etravirine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Hep C and Harvoni: 11 Facts About Your Treatment What are some things I need to know or do while I take Etravirine? For all patients taking etravirine: Tell all of your health care providers that you take etravirine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Do not run out of this medicine. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. Stay under the care of your doctor. This medicine does not stop the spread of diseases like HIV or hepatitis that are passed through blood or having sex. Do not have any kind of sex without using a latex or polyurethane condom. Do not share needles or other things like toothbrushes or razors. Talk with your doctor. This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking etravirine with your other drugs. A very bad and sometimes deadly reaction has happened with this medicine. Most of the time, this reaction has signs like fever, rash, or swollen glands with problems in body organs like the liver, kidney, blood, heart, muscles and joints, or lungs. Talk with the doctor. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using etravirine while you are pregnant. Children: If giving to your child, the dose of this medicine may need to be changed as your child's weight changes. Have your child's weight checked often. Talk with the doctor before changing your child's dose. How is this medicine (Etravirine) best taken? Use etravirine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take after meals. Take with a full glass of water. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. You may melt tablets in 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of water. Stir until it looks milky and then add more water, orange juice, or milk only. Drink right away. Rinse cup with more water, orange juice, or milk and drink. This can be done a few times to make sure the full dose has been taken. Keep taking this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. It is important that you do not miss or skip a dose of etravirine during treatment. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it has been 6 hours or more since the missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. If you are not sure what to do if you miss a dose, call your doctor. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. Feeling very tired or weak. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Eye irritation. Mouth sores. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Muscle or joint pain. Shortness of breath. Change in body fat. Trouble swallowing. A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes. This medicine may help the immune system work. If you have an infection that you did not know you had, it may show up when you take this medicine. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any signs of infection like fever, sore throat, weakness, cough, or shortness of breath after you start etravirine. What are some other side effects of Etravirine? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Loose stools (diarrhea). These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Etravirine? Store in the original container at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep lid tightly closed. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take etravirine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to etravirine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about etravirine Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 2 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: NNRTIs Consumer resources Etravirine Etravirine (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Intelence Professional resources Etravirine (AHFS Monograph) Etravirine (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides HIV Infection} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Etravirine Rating 2 User Reviews 7.4 /10 2 User Reviews 7.4 Rate it! 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