Fidaxomicin and Rilpivirine interaction
Fidaxomicin and Rilpivirine: the Rilpivirine prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Rilpivirine (EDURANT) label · effective 2025-08-28
Macrolide or ketolide antibiotics: azithromycin clarithromycin erythromycin ↑ rilpivirine ↔ azithromycin ↔ clarithromycin ↔ erythromycin Macrolides are expected to increase concentrations of rilpivirine and are associated with a risk of Torsade de Pointes [Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Where possible, consider alternatives, such as azithromycin, which increases rilpivirine concentrations less than other macrolides.
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