This medicine will be given to you at the doctor's office.
This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle.
This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider.
It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling well.
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.
During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only when clearly needed. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.
Do not breastfeed while on this medicine.
Do not take St. John's wort while on this medicine.
Information about Cabotegravir Injection/Rilpivirine Injection (CABOTEGRAVIR/RILPIVIRINE EXTENDED-RELEASE - INJECTION)
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
agitated feeling or trouble sleeping
dizziness
changes in areas of body fat may alter your body shape
lack of energy and tiredness
bruising, bumps, or hardened skin at the injection site
pain, redness, swelling near injection
lightheadedness
nausea
sweating
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
loss of balance
cough that does not go away
depression or feeling sad
bulging eyes
fever or chills
severe or persistent headache
fast or irregular heart beats
irritability
pain in the joints
signs of liver damage (such as yellowing of eye or skin, dark urine, or unusual tiredness)
muscle pain or weakness
unusual growth or lump on the neck
nervousness
red, burning, or itchy skin
shortness of breath
difficulty speaking
stomach pain
suicidal thoughts
difficulty swallowing
difficulty adjusting to changes in temperature
sudden or unexplained weight gain
slow wound healing
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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