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Medicines rilpivirineQuestion & answer

rilpivirine · Medicine question

Which enzyme primarily metabolises rilpivirine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Rilpivirine is primarily metabolised by cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A.

Sources for this answer

Rekambys 900 mg prolonged-release suspension for injectionJanssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 10Document updated 26 November 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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