Rilpivirine and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Rilpivirine and Pregnancy
During clinical trials, Rilpivirine has shown no teratogenic effects. It is a second-generation non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used to treat HIV. Currently, it is still unknown whether this medication will affect fetal development. Consult a health care professional prior to administration.1
Fast Facts:
- Rilpivirine is the brand name for the drug TMC278.2
- It is unknown whether Rilpivirine passes into the breast milk. Mothers who are diagnosed with HIV should refrain from breastfeeding to prevent passing infection to the nursing infant.1
- Rilpivirine has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HIV treatment.1
- Trials are estimated to be completed in January 2011.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 AIDSmeds: Who Should Not Take Rilpivirine?
- ↑ AIDSinfo: Rilpivirine (TMC278)
- ↑ Wikipedia: Rilpivirine
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Susan Scroggins
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Susan Scroggins
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Pregnancy and Rilpivirine, Pregnancy and Rilpivirine Use, Rilpivirine Use During Pregnancy
- Last update: Sep. 6, 2009
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