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Side effects and interactions:

All medicines can cause adverse reactions. They can vary from person to person. If side effects or interactions occur while taking BIKTARVY^®, it is recommended to promptly read the package insert and to consult the physician treating.

What to do in the case of adverse reactions

Like all medicines, BIKTARVY® can have side effects, but not everybody gets them. If side effects occur while taking BIKTARVY®, after carefully reading the package insert, the attending physician should be consulted immediately.

Side effects? Report them here:

Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte, BfArM)
Kurt-Georg-Kiesinger-Allee 3
53175 Bonn
Fax no.: 0228/207-5207
www.bfarm.de

Gilead Sciences GmbH, Drug Safety Department

Email: Safety_FC@gilead.com

or via our global website:

https://www.gilead.com/utility/contact/report-an-adverse-event

Combine well: BIKTARVY® and other medicines

BIKTARVY® is a long-term medication that can only work properly if it does not interact with other medications. It is therefore very important to talk to the attending physician before combining BIKTARVY® treatment with other medicines. This applies to prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and food supplements.

The following medicines must never be taken with BIKTARVY^®:

Medicine

Area of application

Rifampicin

Treatment of bacterial infections, e.g. tuberculosis

St. John’s wort

Anxiety, depression

The attending physician can provide information about whether and how other medicines can be combined with BIKTARVY®. Warning: The following list does not replace the package insert or a consultation with a doctor.

A medical consultation is required for the following medicinal products and food supplements:

Antiviral drugs for the treatment of HIV and/or hepatitis B

Antiviral drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C

Antacids to treat stomach ulcers, heartburn or acid reflux that contain aluminum and/or magnesium

Minerals or vitamins that contain magnesium or iron

Antibiotics to treat bacterial infections that contain one of the following active substances: azithromycin, clarithromycin, rifabutin, or rifapentine

Anticonvulsants to treat epilepsy that contain the following active substances: carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, or phenytoin

Immunosuppressants used to control the body’s immune response after a transplant, containing ciclosporin

Medicines that contain verapamil or dronedarone

Medicines to treat ulcers that contain sucralfate

Medicines and/or supplements containing calcium and/or iron (during pregnancy)

Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy.