Drug Interaction Report

Mavacamten may reduce the blood levels of rilpivirine in some patients, which may make the medication less effective. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of mavacamten and increase the risk of heart failure, a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood adequately to meet the body's needs. Your risk may be further increased if you develop a serious infection or irregular heartbeat during treatment with mavacamten. You should avoid the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking this medication. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. You should seek medical attention if you experience signs and symptoms of heart failure such as shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, swelling in your legs, palpitations, or rapid weight gain. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Food significantly increases the absorption of rilpivirine. You should take each dose of rilpivirine with a meal. Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication. Grapefruit juice can also increase the absorption of rilpivirine and should preferably be avoided.

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.