Interaction Checker
Do Not Coadminister
Lamivudine (3TC)
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Emtricitabine should not be taken with lamivudine due to potential competition for metabolism with other cytidine analogues.
Description:
Emtricitabine should not be taken with medicinal products containing lamivudine. There is no clinical experience as yet on the co-administration of cytidine analogues. Consequently, the use of emtricitabine in combination with lamivudine for the treatment of HIV infection cannot be recommended at this time.
Emtriva Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, April 2019.
Lamivudine should not be administered concomitantly with with other cytidine analogues, such as emtricitabine.
Epivir Summary of Product Characteristics, ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd, February 2019.
Do Not Coadminister
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Coadministration of darunavir (1200 mg twice daily, with or without 100 mg ritonavir) had no significant effect on lopinavir pharmacokinetics but decreased darunavir AUC by ~40% (relative to data obtained with darunavir/ritonavir 600/100 mg alone). Due to decreased darunavir exposure, appropriate doses of the combination have not been established and it is not recommended to coadminister lopinavir/ritonavir with darunavir.
Description:
Do Not Coadminister
Efavirenz (EFV)
Nevirapine (NVP)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Coadministration of nevirapine (200 mg twice daily) with efavirenz (600 mg once daily) decreased efavirenz AUC (28%), Cmax (12%) and Cmin (32%), with no significant effect on nevirapine pharmacokinetics. Coadministration is not recommended because of additive toxicity and no benefit in terms of efficacy over either NNRTI alone.
Description:
Potential Interaction
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) had no significant effect on lopinavir/ritonavir PK parameters; tenofovir AUC increased by 32%, Cmin increased by 51%, and there was no change in Cmax. A higher risk of renal impairment has been reported in patients receiving tenofovir-DF and a ritonavir boosted protease inhibitor. No dose adjustment is recommended, but close monitoring of renal function and for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions is required.
Description:
Coadministration of Kaletra and tenofovir (300 mg once daily) increased tenofovir AUC and Cmin by 32% and 51% respectively, but had no effect on Cmax. Higher tenofovir concentrations could potentiate tenofovir associated adverse events, including renal disorders. No dose adjustment necessary.
Kaletra Summary of Product Characteristics, AbbVie Ltd, January 2021.
Coadministration of tenofovir (300 mg once daily) and lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) to 24 HIV- volunteers resulted in no change in tenofovir Cmax, but increases of 32% and 51% in tenofovir AUC and Cmin respectively. Patients receiving Kaletra and tenofovir should be monitored for adverse reactions associated with tenofovir.
Kaletra Prescribing Information, AbbVie Ltd, October 2020.
When tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300 mg once daily) was administered with lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily), there was no significant effect on lopinavir/ritonavir PK parameters. Tenofovir AUC increased by 32%, Cmin increased by 51%, and there was no change in Cmax. No dose adjustment is recommended. The increased exposure of tenofovir could potentiate tenofovir associated adverse events, including renal disorders. A higher risk of renal impairment has been reported in patients receiving tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in combination with a ritonavir or cobicistat boosted protease inhibitor. A close monitoring of renal function is required in these patients. In patients with renal risk factors, the co-administration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with a boosted protease inhibitor should be carefully evaluated.
Viread Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, September 2016.
Coadministration of lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice times daily for 14 days) and tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) was investigated in 24 healthy volunteers. There was no change in tenofovir Cmax; AUC and Cmin increased by 32% and 51% respectively. There was no change in Cmax, AUC or Cmin for lopinavir or ritonavir. Patients receiving tenofovir-DF concomitantly with lopinavir/ritonavir should be monitored for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions. Tenofovir-DF should be discontinued in patients who develop tenofovir-associated adverse reactions.
Viread Prescribing Information, Gilead Sciences Inc, February 2016.
Plasma concentrations of tenofovir (300 mg once daily) with lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily, n=14) or nevirapine (400 mg once daily, n=13) were determined in HIV positive patients. Tenofovir AUC, Cmax and Ctrough were 50%, 33% and 72% higher, respectively, in the presence of lopinavir/ritonavir when compared to nevirapine. The authors suggest that observed increase in tenofovir exposure may involve intestinal P-gp inhibition by lopinavir and/or ritonavir.
Pilot pharmacokinetic study of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected patients receiving tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF): Investigation of systemic and intracellular interactions between TDF and abacavir, lamivudine, or lopinavir-ritonavir. Pruvost A, Negredo E, Théodoro F, et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2009, 53(5): 1937-1943.
The pharmacokinetic interaction between tenofovir (300 mg once daily) and lopinavir (400/100 mg twice daily) was determined in 27 HIV-negative subjects. Coadministration of lopinavir/ritonavir increase tenofovir AUC (32%), Cmax (15%) and Cmin (51%). Lopinavir and ritonavir pharmacokinetics were unaffected by tenofovir (n=24). Clinical estimates of renal function were unaffected by administration of tenofovir alone or with lopinavir/ritonavir. The increase in tenofovir exposure is not believed to be clinically relevant based on the safety and efficacy of this combination in HIV-infected patients in long-term controlled clinical trials.
Pharmacokinetics and safety of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate on coadministration with lopinavir/ritonavir. Kearney BP, Mathias A, Mittan A, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, 2006, 43: 278-283.
The effect of lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) on the renal clearance of tenofovir was investigated in HIV-infected subjects receiving tenofovir (300 mg once daily) alone or in combination with LPV/r. Tenofovir clearance was 16% lower in subjects receiving LPV/r, consistent with a renal interaction between tenofovir and LPV/r. There was no difference in tenofovir-diphosphate concentrations when tenofovir was given alone or in combination.
Effect of lopinavir/ritonavir on the renal clearance of tenofovir in HIV-infected patients. Kiser J, et al. 13th Conference on Opportunistic Infections and Retroviruses, Denver, February 2006, abstract 570.
Significant increases in TDF plasma exposure have been reported when coadministered with Kaletra. This study looked at the interaction at the intracellular level by investigating the effect of LPV/RTV (400/100 once daily) on TDF-DP concentrations in HIV+ patients taking TDF (300 mg once daily). There was a trend to higher TDF-DP concentrations when used in combination with LPV/r. However, due to interpatient variability, this did not reach statistical significance. Mean ± SD TDF-DP concentrations were 181.4 ± 80.1 and 280.3 ± 181.8 fmol/106 cells, alone and in combination with LPV/RTV respectively. Since target concentrations have yet to be defined for TDF-DP, the possible consequences of this increase remain unknown.
Possible interaction between tenofovir and boosted lopinavir; analysis at the intracellular level in HIV infected patients. Benech, H et al. 6th International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of HIV Therapy, Quebec, April 2005, abstract 34.
The effect of tenofovir on the pharmacokinetics of lopinavir and ritonavir was investigated in 18 treatment experienced HIV+ patients. Lopinavir concentrations decreased in the presence of tenofovir (Cmin from 4.61 to 3.06 µg/ml; Cmax from 10.68 to 9.65 µg/ml). Decreases in ritonavir concentrations were also observed (Cmin from 0.63 to 0.35 µg/ml; Cmax from 1.02 to 0.72 µg/ml). Therapeutic drug monitoring of lopinavir when coadministered with tenofovir may be useful to indicate if individual dose modification of lopinavir and/or ritonavir is required.
Pharmacokinetic drug interaction of lopinavir/ritonavir in combination with tenofovir in experienced HIV+ patients. Breilh D, Rouzes A, Djabarouti S, et al. 44th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Washington, October/November 2004, abstract A-445.
Lopinavir trough concentrations were obtained from 14 HIV+ patients receiving lopinavir with tenofovir and from 15 patients without tenofovir. Lopinavir Ctroughs were 5.6 µg/ml in the tenofovir group and 7.0 µg/ml without tenofovir.
Comparison of lopinavir/r plasma levels with and without tenofovir as part of HAART in HIV-1 infected patients. Scarsi K, Postelnick M, Murphy R. 5th International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of HIV Therapy, Rome, April 2004, abstract 26.
Potential Interaction
Nevirapine (NVP)
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Coadministration decreased lopinavir AUC by 27%. Nevirapine should not be coadministered with once daily Lopinavir/ritonavir. Lopinavir/ritonavir tablets should be increased to 500/125 mg twice daily; lopinavir/ritonavir oral solution should be increased to 533/133 mg twice daily. Monitor closely. TDM may be useful.
Description:
Kaletra must not be administered once daily in combination with nevirapine. Coadministration decreased lopinavir AUC, Cmax and Cmin by 27%, 19% and 51% respectively. The Kaletra tablets dosage should be increased to 500/125 mg twice daily when coadministered with nevirapine.
Kaletra Summary of Product Characteristics, AbbVie Ltd, January 2021.
Kaletra ONCE DAILY in combination with nevirapine is not recommended. The dose of Kaletra must be increased when administered in combination with nevirapine. The recommended dose of Kaletra tablets is 500/125 mg twice daily (such as two 200/50 tablets and one 100/25 tablet). The recommended dose of Kaletra oral solution for adults is 520/130 mg (6.5 mL) twice daily. Coadministration of nevirapine (200 mg twice daily) and lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) to 22 HIV+ subjects resulted in decreases in lopinavir Cmax, AUC and Cmin of 19%, 27% and 51% respectively, when compared to data from 19 subjects receiving lopinavir/ritonavir alone. Coadministration of nevirapine (200 once daily for 14 days, escalating to 200 mg twice daily for 6 days) and lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg for 20 days) to 5 HIV- subjects resulted in increases in nevirapine Cmax, AUC and Cmin of 5%, 8% and 15% respectively, when compared to data from 6 subjects receiving nevirapine alone.
Kaletra Prescribing Information, AbbVie Ltd, October 2020.
Coadministration of nevirapine and lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) decreased lopinavir AUC, Cmax and Cmin by 27%, 19% and 46%, respectively. An increase in the dose of lopinavir/ritonavir to 533/133 mg (4 capsules) or 500/125 mg (5 tablets with 100/25 mg each) twice daily with food is recommended in combination with nevirapine. Dose adjustment of nevirapine is not required when co-administered with lopinavir. Coadministration of nevirapine and lopinavir/ritonavir oral solution (300/75 mg/m2) to paediatric patients decreased lopinavir AUC, Cmax and Cmin by 22%, 14% and 55%, respectively. For children, increase of the dose of lopinavir/ritonavir to 300/75 mg/m2 twice daily with food should be considered when used in combination with nevirapine, particularly for children in whom reduced susceptibility to lopinavir/ritonavir is suspected.
Viramune Summary of Product Characteristics, Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd, November 2019.
Coadministration of nevirapine (200 mg once daily for 2 weeks then 200 mg twice daily for 2 weeks) with Kaletra (400/100 mg lopinavir/ritonavir twice daily) in 22 patients was compared to lopinavir/ritonavir alone in 19 patients. Patients taking nevirapine had 27%, 19% and 51% lower lopinavir AUC, Cmax and Cmin, respectively. Coadministration of nevirapine (7 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg twice daily) and lopinavir/ritonavir (300/75 mg/m2 to was studied in 15 pediatric subjects (6 months to 12 years). When compared to data from 12 subjects taking lopinavir/ritonavir alone, nevirapine decreased lopinavir AUC, Cmax and Cmin by 22%, 14% and 55%, respectively. The effect on nevirapine pharmacokinetics was not significant when compared to adult and pediatric historical controls. Dosing in adult patients: A dose adjustment of lopinavir/ritonavir to 500/125 mg tablets twice daily or 533/133 mg (6.5 mL) oral solution twice daily is recommended when used in combination with nevirapine. Neither lopinavir/ritonavir tablets nor oral solution should be administered once daily in combination with nevirapine. Dosing in pediatric patients: Please refer to the Kaletra® prescribing information for dosing recommendations based on body surface area and body weight. Neither lopinavir/ritonavir tablets nor oral solution should be administered once daily in combination with nevirapine.
Viramune Prescribing Information, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc, October 2019.
The aim of this study was to assess the influence of nevirapine on lopinavir pharmacokinetics in order to optimise dosing regimens. The study included 15 HIV+ subjects, who received LPV/r (533/133 mg twice daily) and NVP (200 mg once daily for 2 weeks followed by NVP 200 mg twice daily). Steady state pharmacokinetic parameters were measured at week 4 and compared with data from patients (n=23) receiving LPV/r (400/100 mg twice daily) + 2 NRTIs. Following an increase in the LPV/r dosage, the mean ± sd LPV Ctrough was 5240 ± 4029 ng/ml, which was not significantly different from the mean Ctrough for LPV 400/100 mg bid + 2NRTI (4272 ± 3114 ng/ml, P=0.637). No statistically significant difference was observed in the mean AUC for LPV 400/100 mg bid + 2NRTI or with LPV/r 533/133 mg bid + NVP 200 mg bid (82746 ± 41019 vs 100940 ± 48871 ng.h/ml, P=0.3286). The findings suggest that an increase in LPV/r dose to 533/133 mg (4 capsules twice daily) is appropriate when co-administered with NVP. Data is awaited on the new tablet formulation of lopinavir in the presence of nevirapine.
The steady state pharmacokinetics (PK) of lopinavir/ritonavir 533/133 mg bid plus nevirapine (200 mg bid) in adult HIV-1-infected individuals (the NRTI sparing study). Youle M, et al. 16th International AIDS Conference, Toronto, August 2006, abstract TUPE0094.
Coadministration of an NNRTI (n=25; nevirapine n=9, efavirenz n=16) with lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) resulted in a 39% decrease in lopinavir Ctrough but no change in Cmax, compared in patients taking lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily alone n=125). There was no difference in lopinavir Ctrough between patients taking efavirenz and nevirapine. There was no difference in lopinavir Ctrough between patients taking lopinavir (400/100 mg twice daily, n=125) and those taking lopinavir/ritonavir (533/133 mg twice daily, n=32) with an NNRTI (NVP n=3, EFV n=29). There was no statistically significant difference in ritonavir Ctrough or Cmax in patients taking lopinavir/ritonavir 400/100 mg twice daily with or without an NNRTI but patients taking lopinavir ritonavir 533/133 mg twice daily with an NNRTI had higher ritonavir Ctrough and Cmax. The number of patients with lopinavir concentrations below the 3000 ng/ml threshold was higher in those taking lopinavir/ritonavir 400/100 with an NNRTI compared to those without an NNRTI. However, the number of patients with suboptimal levels was comparable between those taking lopinavir/ritonavir 400/100 mg alone to those taking lopinavir/ritonavir 533/133 mg plus an NNRTI. Similar results were observed when a lower threshold (1500 ng/ml) was used.
Therapeutic drug monitoring of lopinavir/ritonavir given alone or with an non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Solas C, Poizot-Martin I, Drogoul M, et al., Br J Pharmacol, 2003, 57: 436-440.
The coadministration of nevirapine to 2 patients receiving lopinavir/ritonavir resulted in lopinavir Cmin values of 1420 and 5240 ng/ml and Cmax values of 3920 and 12300 ng/ml. Mean lopinavir concentrations in a group of patients (n=4) receiving lopinavir/ritonavir alone were 5690 (1420-11120) ng/ml for Cmin and 12400 (3920-17300) ng/ml for Cmax. Nevirapine concentrations were 769 and 1610 ng/ml for Cmin and 2290 and 2490 ng/ml for Cmax.
Steady state pharmacokinetics of lopinavir in combination with nevirapine or efavirenz. Degen O, Kurowski M, van Lunzen J, et al. 14th International AIDS Conference, Barcelona, July 2002, abstract TuPeB4573.
Five HIV+ patients receiving nevirapine (200 mg bd), amprenavir (600 mg bd) and lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg bd) were studied. Amprenavir concentrations were in the expected ranges (Cmin 560-3090 ng/ml; Cmax 1760-8040 ng/ml; AUC0-12h 13230-75170 ng/ml.h). However, lopinavir concentrations were quite variable (Cmin 620-5980 ng/ml; Cmax 2710-12600 ng/ml; AUC0-12h 998-175140 ng/ml.h) and 40-60% lower than reported by the manufacturer. The combination of amprenavir, lopinavir and nevirapine may result in unpredictable lopinavir concentrations and pharmacological monitoring is advisable in patients treated with such combinations.
Pharmacokinetics of amprenavir and lopinavir in combination with nevirapine in highly pretreated HIV-infected patients. Fatkenheuer G, Romer K, Kamps R, et al. AIDS, 2001, 15:2334-2335.
Potential Interaction
Efavirenz (EFV)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Prednisone is converted to the active metabolite prednisolone by 11-B-hydroxydehydrogenase. Prednisolone is then metabolized by CYP3A4. Pharmacokinetics of prednisolone were determined following administration of prednisone (20 mg single dose) in three groups of ten HIV+ subjects receiving either lopinavir/ritonavir or efavirenz or no antiretrovirals. Prednisolone AUC was 20% lower in the presence of efavirenz than in subjects on no antiretrovirals and was significantly lower (40% decrease) in the presence of efavirenz versus lopinavir/ritonavir. Prednisolone concentrations may fluctuate widely when patients on efavirenz switch to lopinavir/ritonavir or vice versa.
Description:
The influence of antiretroviral medications on the pharmacokinetics of prednisolone (a CYP3A4 substrate) was investigated in three groups of ten HIV-infected subjects receiving either lopinavir/ritonavir or efavirenz or no antiretrovirals. Each subject received a single prednisone dose (20 mg) followed by serial blood sampling for determining prednisolone pharmacokinetics. Prednisolone AUC was 20% lower in the presence of efavirenz than in subjects on no antiretrovirals. Prednisolone AUC was significantly lower in the presence of efavirenz versus lopinavir/ritonavir (GMR=0.60, p=0.01) and was higher in the subjects taking lopinavir/ritonavir than in subjects on no antiretrovirals, but this was not significant (p>0.05). The authors conclude that prednisolone concentrations may fluctuate widely when patients on efavirenz switch to lopinavir/ritonavir or vice versa.
Influence of antiretroviral drugs on the pharmacokinetics of prednisolone in HIV-infected individuals. Busse KH, Formentini E, Alfaro RM, Kovacs JA, Penzak SR. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, 2008, 48(5): 561-566.
Potential Interaction
Efavirenz (EFV)
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Quality of Evidence: High
Summary:
Coadministration decreases dolutegravir exposure and a dose increase of dolutegravir is recommended. Coadministration of efavirenz (600 mg once daily) and dolutegravir (50 mg once daily) decreased dolutegravir Cmax, AUC and Ctrough by 39%, 57% and 75%, respectively. When compared to historical data, dolutegravir did not appear to affect the pharmacokinetics of efavirenz. In treatment-naïve or INSTI-naïve patients, a dose adjustment of dolutegravir to 50 mg twice daily is recommended. Alternative combinations that do not include metabolic inducers should be considered where possible for INSTI-experienced patients with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance. Switching from efavirenz to dolutegravir decreased dolutegravir Ctrough by 60% and 85% in CYP2B6 normal and slow/intermediate metabolizers, respectively. CYP2B6 slow metabolizers experienced more prolonged subtherapeutic dolutegravir concentrations. When switching from efavirenz to dolutegravir, consider administering dolutegravir 50 mg twice daily for 2 weeks in patients who are not virologically suppressed, or who have resistance to efavirenz, or in patients who are CYP2B6 slow metabolizers.
Description:
Potential Interaction
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Note: this interaction was studied using a darunavir/ritonavir dose lower than that licensed. Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and darunavir/ritonavir (300/100 mg twice daily) increased darunavir Cmax (16%), AUC (21%) and Cmin (24%). Tenofovir Cmax, AUC and Cmin increased by 24%, 22% and 37%, respectively. No adjustments to the licensed doses are required. A higher risk of renal impairment has been reported in patients receiving tenofovir-DF and a ritonavir or cobicistat boosted protease inhibitor. Close monitoring of renal function and for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions is required in these patients.
Description:
Potential Interaction
Efavirenz (EFV)
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Coadministration decreases lopinavir concentrations by 30-40%. Efavirenz should not be coadministered with once daily lopinavir/ritonavir. Lopinavir/ritonavir tablets should be increased to 500/125 mg twice daily; lopinavir/ritonavir oral solution should be increased to 533/133 mg twice daily. Monitor closely. TDM may be useful. Furthermore, a prolongation of the QT interval may occur with efavirenz treatment in carriers of CYP2B6*6/*6. Use with caution as both drugs have a possible risk of QT prolongation and/or TdP on the CredibleMeds.org website.
Description:
Efavirenz and Lopinavir/ritonavir/amprenavir
The effect of efavirenz (600 mg once daily) on lopinavir/ritonavir/amprenavir (533/133/750 mg twice daily) was investigated in 19 HIV-infected subjects. Subjects received lopinavir/ritonavir/amprenavir without (n=12) or with efavirenz (n=7). Lopinavir concentrations were similar to historical controls receiving lopinavir/ritonavir 400/100 mg twice daily, while amprenavir concentrations were lower than those measured following the administration of amprenavir/ritonavir or fosamprenavir/ritonavir in the absence of lopinavir, but similar to those observed in a previous pharmacokinetic study which investigated the pharmacokinetics of lopinavir/ritonavir/fosamprenavir 533/133/1400 mg twice daily. At the doses studied in this small pilot study, efavirenz did not seem to have any inducing effect on either lopinavir or amprenavir, since when comparing drug concentrations in the two groups of subjects, no significant different was observed. However, a wider inter-individual variability in both lopinavir and amprenavir concentrations was observed in the efavirenz group.
Potential Interaction
Efavirenz (EFV)
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Efavirenz in combination with darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily may result in sub-optimal darunavir Cmin. If efavirenz is to be used in combination with darunavir/ritonavir, the darunavir/ritonavir 600/100 mg twice daily regimen should be used. Coadministration of efavirenz (600 mg once daily) and darunavir/ritonavir at a dose lower than that licensed (300/100 mg twice daily) decreased darunavir Cmax (15%), AUC (13%) and Cmin (31%). Efavirenz Cmax, AUC and Cmin increased by 15%, 21% and 17%, respectively. The clinical significance has not been established. Coadministration of efavirenz and once daily darunavir/ritonavir (900/100 mg once daily) decreased darunavir AUC (14%), Cmax (8%) and Ctrough (57%). Ritonavir AUC and Ctrough were significantly reduced, but there was no significant effect on efavirenz AUC, Cmax or Ctrough. The combination should be used with caution. Clinical monitoring for CNS toxicity associated with increased efavirenz exposure may be indicated.
Description:
Potential Interaction
Nevirapine (NVP)
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied. Nevirapine, an inducer of CYP3A4, could potentially decrease dolutegravir concentrations. The US Prescribing Information advises that coadministration should be avoided because there are insufficient data to make dosing recommendations. However, the European SPC recommends a dolutegravir dose of 50 mg twice daily with nevirapine, except in the presence of integrase class resistance when alternative combinations that do not include nevirapine should be considered.
Description:
Potential Interaction
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Prednisone is converted to the active metabolite prednisolone by 11-B-hydroxydehydrogenase. Prednisolone is then metabolized by CYP3A4. Coadministration is expected to decrease lopinavir concentrations and increase concentrations of prednisone. Consider alternative corticosteroids, particularly for long term use. Pharmacokinetics of prednisolone were determined following administration of prednisone (20 mg single dose) in three groups of ten HIV+ subjects receiving either lopinavir/ritonavir or efavirenz or no antiretrovirals. Prednisolone AUC was significantly lower (40% decrease) in the presence of efavirenz versus lopinavir/ritonavir and was higher in the subjects taking lopinavir/ritonavir than in subjects on no antiretrovirals (30% increase), but this was not significant. Prednisolone concentrations may fluctuate widely when patients on efavirenz switch to lopinavir/ritonavir or vice versa.
Description:
Potential Interaction
Nevirapine (NVP)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
Potential Interaction
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied. Prednisone is converted to the active metabolite prednisolone by 11-B-hydroxydehydrogenase. Prednisolone is then metabolized by CYP3A4. Coadministration could potentially increase prednisolone concentrations thus increasing the risk of steroid related toxicity. Following administration of prednisone (20 mg single dose) to HIV+ subjects receiving either lopinavir/ritonavir or efavirenz or no antiretrovirals (n=10 per group), prednisolone AUC was significantly lower (40% decrease) in the presence of efavirenz versus lopinavir/ritonavir, and was higher in the subjects taking lopinavir/ritonavir than in subjects on no antiretrovirals (30% increase), but this was not significant. A similar increase may occur with darunavir/ritonavir. Careful monitoring for adverse effects is recommended.
Description:
Potential Weak Interaction
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Abacavir (ABC)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Coadministration of abacavir and lopinavir/ritonavir has no effect on lopinavir or ritonavir pharmacokinetics, but appears to decrease abacavir exposure by ~30%. The clinical significance of this is unknown.
Description:
Abacavir concentrations may be reduced due to increased glucuronidation by lopinavir. The clinical significance of this reduced abacavir concentrations is unknown.
Kaletra Summary of Product Characteristics, AbbVie Ltd, January 2021.
Lopinavir induces glucuronidation and therefore has the potential to reduce abacavir plasma concentrations. The clinical significance of this potential interaction is unknown.
Kaletra Prescribing Information, AbbVie Ltd, October 2020.
Potential Weak Interaction
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Albuvirtide is a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids. Coadministration of albuvirtide (320 mg once weekly intravenous) and oral lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) was evaluated in HIV-infected individuals. Albuvirtide exposure was not significantly affected by lopinavir/ritonavir. However, both lopinavir and ritonavir concentrations were lower in presence of albuvirtide compared with lopinavir/ritonavir alone (lopinavir AUC, Cmax and Ctrough decreased by 37%, 33% and 35%, respectively; ritonavir AUC, Cmax and Ctrough decreased by 38%, 39% and 28%, respectively). The mean lopinavir Ctrough in presence of albuvirtide (7.1 µg/ml) remained higher than the minimal lopinavir Ctrough previously associated with efficacy. Furthermore, a randomized, phase 3 study (TALENT study) showed that albuvirtide + lopinavir/ritonavir was non-inferior to the standard second-line regimen lopinavir/ritonavir + zidovudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate + lamivudine in HIV infected Chinese individuals suggesting that this interaction has no clinical consequences. In vitro human microsomal studies indicate that albuvirtide has no inducing properties on P450 enzymes. In addition, albuvirtide binds to <1% of serum albumin in the range of clinical concentrations, thus the observed decrease in lopinavir and ritonavir concentrations is unlikely to result from protein binding displacement. However, binding of the albuvirtide-albumin complex to the HIV protease inhibitor cannot be excluded.
Description:
Potential Weak Interaction
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied. Albuvirtide is a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids. Based on data from studies with lopinavir/ritonavir, concentrations of darunavir/ritonavir may decrease but this is not expected to be clinically relevant. Coadministration of albuvirtide (320 mg once weekly intravenous) and oral lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) was evaluated in HIV-infected individuals. Albuvirtide exposure was not significantly affected by lopinavir/ritonavir. However, both lopinavir and ritonavir concentrations were lower in presence of albuvirtide compared with lopinavir/ritonavir alone (lopinavir AUC, Cmax and Ctrough decreased by 37%, 33% and 35%, respectively; ritonavir AUC, Cmax and Ctrough decreased by 38%, 39% and 28%, respectively). The mean lopinavir Ctrough in presence of albuvirtide (7.1 µg/ml) remained higher than the minimal lopinavir Ctrough previously associated with efficacy. Furthermore, a randomized, phase 3 study (TALENT study) showed that albuvirtide + lopinavir/ritonavir was non-inferior to the standard second-line regimen lopinavir/ritonavir + zidovudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate + lamivudine in HIV infected Chinese individuals suggesting that this interaction has no clinical consequences. In vitro human microsomal studies indicate that albuvirtide has no inducing properties on P450 enzymes. In addition, albuvirtide binds to <1% of serum albumin in the range of clinical concentrations, thus the observed decrease in lopinavir and ritonavir concentrations is unlikely to result from protein binding displacement. However, binding of the albuvirtide-albumin complex to the HIV protease inhibitor cannot be excluded.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Lamivudine (3TC)
Raltegravir (RAL)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
In drug interaction studies, raltegravir (400 mg twice daily) did not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of lamivudine. No dose adjustment is required with twice daily or once daily raltegravir.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Raltegravir (RAL)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF and raltegravir (400 mg twice daily) increased raltegravir AUC (49%) and Cmax (64%), but had no effect on Cmin; tenofovir AUC, Cmax and Cmin decreased by 10%, 23% and 13%, respectively. The safety profile observed in patients who used atazanavir and/or tenofovir-DF (both agents that increase raltegravir concentrations) was generally similar to that of patients who did not use these agents. No dose adjustment is required with twice daily or once daily raltegravir.
Description:
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF and raltegravir (400 mg twice daily) increased raltegravir AUC by 49%, Cmax by 64% and Cmin by 3%. Tenofovir AUC decreased by 10%, Cmax by 33% and Cmin by 13%. These findings can be extended to raltegravir 1,200 mg once daily. No dose adjustment required for raltegravir (400 mg twice daily and 1,200 mg once daily) or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Isentress 600 mg Summary of Product Characteristics, Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd, September 2021.
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and raltegravir (400 mg twice daily) increased raltegravir Cmax by 64%, AUC by 49% and Cmin by 3% (n=9). In drug interaction studies performed using raltegravir film-coated tablets 400 mg twice daily dose, raltegravir did not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of tenofovir (tenofovir Cmax, AUC and C24 decreased by 23%, 10% and 13%; n=9). No dose adjustment is required when raltegravir 400 mg twice daily or 1200 mg once daily is coadministered.
Isentress Prescribing Information, Merck & Co Inc, August 2021.
Coadministration of raltegravir (400 mg twice daily for 4 days) and tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily for 7 days) alone and in combination for 4 days was studied in HIV- subjects. Pharmacokinetic profiles were also determined in HIV+ patients given raltegravir monotherapy alone or in combination with tenofovir-DF/lamivudine. In healthy volunteers raltegravir AUC and Cmax were modestly increased in the presence of tenofovir-DF (49% and 64%, respectively), while there was no effect of tenofovir-DF on raltegravir Cmin (3% increase). However, there was a modest increase of 42% in Cmin in HIV-infected patients. Raltegravir only had a small effect on tenofovir-DF AUC (10% decrease), Cmax (23% decrease) and Cmin (13% decrease). The authors conclude that coadministration of raltegravir and tenofovir-DF does not change the pharmacokinetics of either drug to a clinically meaningful degree and consequently may be coadministered without dose adjustments.
Lack of a significant interaction between raltegravir and tenofovir. Wenning LA, Friedman EJ, Kost JT, et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2008, 52(9): 3253-3258.
No Interaction Expected
Nevirapine (NVP)
Raltegravir (RAL)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Raltegravir is not expected to affect the pharmacokinetics of NNRTIs. No dose adjustment is required with twice daily or once daily raltegravir.
Description:
In drug interaction studies, efavirenz did not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of raltegravir 1,200 mg once daily; therefore, other less potent inducers (e.g., nevirapine) may be used with the recommended dose of raltegravir.
Isentress 600 mg Summary of Product Characteristics, Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd, September 2021.
No clinical data available. Due to the metabolic pathway of raltegravir no interaction is expected. Raltegravir and nevirapine can be co-administered without dose adjustments.
Viramune Summary of Product Characteristics, Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd, November 2019.
No Interaction Expected
Efavirenz (EFV)
Raltegravir (RAL)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
No dose adjustment is required when efavirenz is coadministered with twice daily or once daily raltegravir. Efavirenz (600 mg once daily) did not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of raltegravir. Coadministration with raltegravir (400 mg single dose) decreased raltegravir AUC, C12 and Cmax by 36%, 21% and 36%, respectively. Coadministration with raltegravir (1,200 mg single dose) decreased raltegravir AUC, C24 and Cmax by 14%, 6% and 9%, respectively.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Raltegravir (RAL)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Coadministration of raltegravir (400 mg twice daily) and lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) had no effect on raltegravir AUC or Cmax (5.3 vs 5.4 mg/L.h and 1698 vs 1687 ng/ml, alone vs combination respectively) but decreased raltegravir Cmin by 30% (49.4 vs 34.4 ng/ml). Lopinavir and ritonavir pharmacokinetics were similar when given alone or with raltegravir. Raltegravir Cmin remained above the estimated IC95 of 15 ng/ml, suggesting that no dose adjustments are required for either drug.
Description:
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No Interaction Expected
Abacavir (ABC)
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a pharmacokinetic interaction is unlikely.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Raltegravir (RAL)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Prednisone is converted to the active metabolite prednisolone by 11-B-hydroxydehydrogenase. Prednisolone is then metabolized by CYP3A4. No dose modification of raltegravir is required.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Abacavir (ABC)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Lamivudine (3TC)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Abacavir (ABC)
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Lamivudine (3TC)
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Based on metabolism and clearance, a pharmacokinetic interaction is unlikely. [Dolutegravir is available coformulated with lamivudine for the treatment of HIV-1 infection where there is no known or suspected resistance to the integrase inhibitor class, or to lamivudine.]
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
No clinically significant pharmacokinetic interaction was observed between tenofovir-DF and dolutegravir. Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and dolutegravir (50 mg once daily) decreased dolutegravir Cmax and Ctrough by 3% and 8%, and increased AUC by 1%. Tenofovir Cmax, AUC and Ctrough increased by 9%, 12% and 19%, respectively. No dosage adjustment is necessary.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Raltegravir (RAL)
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Lopinavir/ritonavir has no clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of dolutegravir. Coadministration of lopinavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) and dolutegravir (30 mg once daily had no effect on dolutegravir Cmax, and decreased AUC and Ctrough by 3% and 6%. Coadministration with lopinavir/ritonavir and etravirine had no significant effect on dolutegravir exposure (AUC, Cmax and Ctrough increased by 10%, 7% and 28%, respectively). When compared to historical data, dolutegravir did not appear to affect the pharmacokinetics of lopinavir or ritonavir. No dose adjustment is necessary.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Prednisone had no clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of dolutegravir. Coadministration of prednisone (60 mg once daily with taper) and dolutegravir (50 mg once daily) to 12 subjects increased dolutegravir Cmax, AUC and Ctrough by 6%, 11% and 17%, respectively. No dose adjustment is necessary.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Darunavir/ritonavir had no clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of dolutegravir. Coadministration of darunavir/ritonavir (600/100 mg twice daily) and dolutegravir (30 mg once daily) decreased dolutegravir Cmax, AUC and Ctrough by 11%, 22% and 38%, respectively. Coadministration with darunavir/ritonavir and etravirine had no significant effect on dolutegravir exposure (AUC, Cmax and Ctrough decreased by 25%, 12% and 37%, respectively). There was no effect on darunavir or ritonavir exposure. No dose adjustment is necessary.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Raltegravir (RAL)
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
No dose adjustment is required when raltegravir 400 mg twice daily or 1200 mg once daily is coadministered. Population data from HIV+ subjects suggest that coadministration of raltegravir and darunavir/ritonavir is associated with lower darunavir trough concentrations. However, the effect of raltegravir on darunavir plasma concentrations did not appear to be clinically meaningful. Limited data from 6 healthy subjects indicate that coadministration of twice daily raltegravir with darunavir/ritonavir decreased raltegravir AUC (29%) and Cmax (33%), but increased Cmin by 38%. Darunavir pharmacokinetics were similar to historical data. Contrary to clinical experience in HIV+ patients, 8/18 subjects presented with a clinical adverse experience of rash, which progressed from mild/moderate to serious in one subject and only six subjects completed the PK study.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Nevirapine (NVP)
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Note: this interaction was studied using a darunavir/ritonavir dose lower than that licensed. Coadministration of nevirapine (200 mg twice daily) and darunavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) increased nevirapine AUC (27%), Cmax (18%) and Cmin (47%). Based on between study comparison, darunavir Cmax, AUC and Cmin increased by 40%, 24% and 2%, respectively. These differences are not considered to be clinically relevant and no adjustments to the licensed doses are required.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Abacavir (ABC)
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration of abacavir (600 mg once daily) and darunavir/ritonavir (900/100 mg once daily) decreased abacavir AUC, Cmax and Cmin by 27%, 22% and 38%, respectively (n=19). Based on the different elimination pathways (abacavir metabolism is not mediated by CYP450), no significant interactions are expected with darunavir/ritonavir. However, studies are required to relate the change in plasma abacavir exposure to the active intracellular carbovir triphosphate.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a clinically significant interaction is unlikely as emtricitabine is primarily renally excreted. Darunavir/ritonavir is unlikely to inhibit OCTs at clinically relevant concentrations.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Lamivudine (3TC)
Darunavir + ritonavir (DRV/r)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a clinically significant interaction is unlikely as lamivudine is primarily renally excreted. Darunavir/ritonavir is unlikely to inhibit OCTs at clinically relevant concentrations.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Prednisone
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Dolutegravir (DTG)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, as well as limited drug-drug interaction data, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Dolutegravir is metabolized by UGT1A1, with some contribution from CYP3A. Albuvirtide is a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids. In vitro human microsomal studies and limited in vivo drug-drug interaction data indicate that albuvirtide has no inhibiting or inducing properties on P450 enzymes.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Raltegravir (RAL)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, as well as limited drug-drug interaction data, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Raltegravir is metabolized by UGT1A1. An interaction is unlikely as albuvirtide is a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Efavirenz (EFV)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, as well as limited drug-drug interaction data, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Efavirenz is metabolized by CYP3A4 and CYP2B6. In vitro human microsomal studies and limited in vivo drug-drug interaction data indicate that albuvirtide has no inhibiting or inducing properties on P450 enzymes. Induction of CYP3A4 by efavirenz is unlikely to affect albuvirtide, a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Nevirapine (NVP)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, as well as limited drug-drug interaction data, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Nevirapine is metabolized by CYP3A4 and CYP2B6. In vitro human microsomal studies and limited in vivo drug-drug interaction data indicate that albuvirtide has no inhibiting or inducing properties on P450 enzymes. Induction of CYP3A4 by nevirapine is unlikely to affect albuvirtide, a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Abacavir (ABC)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, as well as limited drug-drug interaction data, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Abacavir is metabolized by alcohol dehydrogenase and UGTs. An interaction is unlikely as albuvirtide is a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, as well as limited drug-drug interaction data, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Emtricitabine is eliminated renally. An interaction is unlikely as albuvirtide is a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Lamivudine (3TC)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, as well as limited drug-drug interaction data, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Lamivudine is eliminated renally. An interaction is unlikely as albuvirtide is a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Albuvirtide (ABT)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, as well as limited drug-drug interaction data, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Tenofovir-DF is eliminated renally. An interaction is unlikely as albuvirtide is a peptide which is eliminated by catabolism to its constituent amino acids.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Efavirenz (EFV)
Abacavir (ABC)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Specific interaction studies have not been performed with efavirenz and abacavir. Clinically significant interactions would not be expected with abacavir since the NRTIs are metabolised via a different route than efavirenz and would be unlikely to compete for the same metabolic enzymes and elimination pathways. Abacavir had no effect on efavirenz pharmacokinetics when abacavir. efavirenz and indinavir were coadministered.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Nevirapine (NVP)
Abacavir (ABC)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a pharmacokinetic interaction is unlikely.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Efavirenz (EFV)
Lamivudine (3TC)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Coadministration of lamivudine (150 mg twice daily) with efavirenz (600 mg once daily) increased lamivudine Cmin by 265%, but had no effect on lamivudine Cmax or AUC. No dose adjustment is necessary.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Nevirapine (NVP)
Lamivudine (3TC)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Lamivudine and nevirapine can be coadministered without dose adjustments. Coadministration revealed no changes to lamivudine apparent clearance and volume of distribution, suggesting no induction effect of nevirapine on lamivudine clearance. Note, the bioavailability of 3TC solution has been shown to be significantly reduced in a dose dependent manner by sorbitol which is present in liquid formulations such as nevirapine oral suspension.
Description:
The pharmacokinetics of lamivudine (150 mg twice daily) were determined using non-linear mixed effects modelling on samples from HIV-infected subjects receiving lamivudine alone (n=47) or with nevirapine (200 mg twice daily, n=43). The results of the modelling analysis revealed that nevirapine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of lamivudine. The pharmacokinetics of nevirapine were consistent with those of several earlier trials.
Pharmacokinetics of nevirapine and lamivudine in patients with HIV-1 infection. Sabo JP et al. AAPS Pharm Sci, 2002, 2: E1.
The effect of sorbitol on the single dose pharmacokinetics of 3TC oral solution was evaluated in 16 HIV-negative subjects. Sorbitol had a dose-dependent effect on 3TC PK with decreases of 28%, 52%, and 55% in Cmax and decreases of 20%, 39%, and 44% in AUC when co-administered with 3.2 g, 10.2 g, and 13.4 g sorbitol, respectively.
Effect of sorbitol on 3TC PK after administration of lamivudine solution in adults. Adkinson KK, McCoig C, Wolstenholm A, et al. CROI 2017, Seattle USA, February 2017, abstract 428.
No Interaction Expected
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Lamivudine (3TC)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
No change in the pharmacokinetics of lopinavir was observed when lopinavir/ritonavir was given alone or in combination with stavudine and lamivudine in clinical studies.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Nevirapine (NVP)
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Tenofovir and nevirapine plasma levels remain unchanged when co-administered. Tenofovir-DF and nevirapine can be co-administered without dose adjustments.
Description:
Tenofovir plasma levels remain unchanged when co-administered with nevirapine. Nevirapine plasma levels were not altered by co-administration of tenofovir-DF. Tenofovir-DF and nevirapine can be co-administered without dose adjustments.
Viramune Summary of Product Characteristics, Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd, November 2019.
The effect of tenofovir-DF/emtricitabine on the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine (200 mg twice daily) was studied in 7 HIV+, African-American subjects. The mean ± sd steady state nevirapine Cmin was 4971 ± 1985 ng/ml and was comparable to historical values. The mean nevirapine Cmin after the 200 mg once daily 2 week lead-in phase was also determined and was 2876 ng/ml.
Lack of pharmacokinetic interaction of tenofovir and emtricitabine on nevirapine. Davis JrC, Gillam B, Amoroso A, et al. 11th European AIDS Conference, Madrid, October 2007, abstract P4.1/03
The interaction between tenofovir-DF and nevirapine was assessed in TDM samples from groups of HIV+ patients receiving nevirapine (200 mg twice daily or 400 mg once daily) alone or with tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily). For twice daily dosing, although nevirapine samples were collected at various times post dose (0.2-14.3 h), there was no significant difference in the times post dose between the control group (n=272) and the tenofovir group (n=39). Nevirapine concentrations were not significantly different between the groups (5.68 µg/ml vs. 6.48 µg/ml, control vs. tenofovir). For once daily dosing, samples were collected 0-24.4 h post dose in the control group (n=18) and the tenofovir group (n=94). There was no significant difference between the groups for the time post dose or nevirapine concentrations (5.25 µg/ml vs. 4.85 µg/ml, control vs. plus tenofovir).
Assessment of drug-drug interactions between tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and the nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors nevirapine and efavirenz in HIV-infected patients. Droste JA, et al . J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, 2006, 41: 37-43.
Trough nevirapine concentrations (23-25 h post dose) were obtained from patients undergoing routine TDM whilst receiving nevirapine (400 mg once daily). Geometric mean (CI) nevirapine troughs in 171 patients receiving nevirapine and tenofovir-DF were 3420 (3170-3670) ng/ml. Values for patients receiving nevirapine without tenofovir (n=87) were 3260 (2980-3540) ng/ml, suggesting that tenofovir does not affect nevirapine plasma concentrations.
Nevirapine trough concentrations in HIV-infected patients treated with or without tenofovir. Breske A, et al. 10th European AIDS Conference, Dublin, November 2005, abstract PE4.3/10.
No Interaction Expected
Efavirenz (EFV)
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and efavirenz (600 mg once daily) had no effect on the Cmax, AUC or Cmin of either tenofovir or efavirenz.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Efavirenz (EFV)
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Based on the results of in vitro experiments and the known elimination pathways of emtricitabine, the potential for CYP450 mediated interactions involving emtricitabine with other medicinal products is low. The coadministration of emtricitabine, didanosine and efavirenz was studied in 9 treatment naive, HIV+ patients. When compared to historical data for each drug alone, the pharmacokinetics of emtricitabine were not affected, didanosine AUC and Cmax were higher than expected and efavirenz Cmax, Cmin and AUC were lower than expected. However, efavirenz concentrations may have been underestimated as dosing was delayed by 12 hours for ease of sampling.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r)
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Based on the results of in vitro experiments and the known elimination pathways of emtricitabine, the potential for CYP450 mediated interactions involving emtricitabine with other medicinal products is low.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Nevirapine (NVP)
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Based on the results of in vitro experiments and the known elimination pathways of emtricitabine, the potential for CYP450 mediated interactions involving emtricitabine with other medicinal products is low. Nevirapine trough concentrations in 7 HIV+ subjects receiving nevirapine (200 mg twice daily) with tenofovir/emtricitabine were comparable to historical values.
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Abacavir (ABC)
Lamivudine (3TC)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
No significant pharmacokinetic interaction was observed in clinical studies. A high rate of virological failure and emergence of resistance reported when lamivudine was combined with tenofovir and abacavir as a once daily regimen. Note, the bioavailability of lamivudine solution has been shown to be significantly reduced in a dose dependent manner by sorbitol which is present in liquid formulations such as abacavir oral solution.
Description:
Clinical studies have shown that there are no clinically significant interactions between abacavir, zidovudine, and lamivudine. There have been reports of a high rate of virological failure and of emergence of resistance at an early stage when abacavir was combined with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and lamivudine as a once daily regimen.
Ziagen Summary of Product Characteristics, ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd, December 2018.
Fifteen HIV-infected patients were enrolled in a crossover-designed drug interaction trial evaluating single doses of abacavir (600 mg), lamivudine (150 mg), and zidovudine (300 mg) alone or in combination. Analysis showed no clinically relevant changes in the pharmacokinetics of abacavir with the addition of lamivudine or zidovudine or the combination of lamivudine and zidovudine. Lamivudine exposure (AUC decreased 15%) and zidovudine exposure (AUC increased 10%) did not show clinically relevant changes with concurrent abacavir.
Ziagen Prescribing Information, ViiV Healthcare, June 2019.
There have been reports of a high rate of virological failure and of emergence of resistance at an early stage when lamivudine was combined with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and abacavir as well as with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and didanosine as a once daily regimen. Coadministration of sorbitol solution (3.2 g, 10.2 g, 13.4 g) with a single 300 mg dose of lamivudine oral solution resulted in dose-dependent decreases of 14%, 32%, and 36% in lamivudine exposure (AUC) and 28%, 52%, and 55% in the Cmax of lamivudine in adults. When possible, avoid chronic coadministration of Epivir with medicinal products containing sorbitol. Consider more frequent monitoring of HIV-1 viral load when chronic coadministration cannot be avoided.
Epivir Summary of Product Characteristics, ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd, February 2019.
Coadministration of single doses of lamivudine and sorbitol resulted in a sorbitol dose-dependent reduction in lamivudine exposures. When possible, avoid use of sorbitol-containing medicines with lamivudine. Lamivudine and sorbitol solutions were coadministered to 16 healthy adult subjects in an open-label, randomized-sequence, 4-period, crossover trial. Each subject received a single 300-mg dose of lamivudine oral solution alone or coadministered with a single dose of 3.2 grams, 10.2 grams, or 13.4 grams of sorbitol in solution. Coadministration of lamivudine with sorbitol resulted in dose-dependent decreases of 20%, 39%, and 44% in the AUC(0-24), 14%, 32%, and 36% in the AUC(infinity), and 28%, 52%, and 55% in the Cmax; of lamivudine, respectively.
Epivir US Prescribing Information, ViiV Healthcare, May 2019.
The pharmacokinetics and safety of single doses of abacavir (600 mg), zidovudine (300 mg) and lamivudine (150 mg) were evaluated when given alone or with either or both of the other drugs to 13 HIV-infected subjects. Coadministration of abacavir with lamivudine (with or without zidovudine) decreased lamivudine AUC by ~15%, decreased Cmax by ~ 35% and delayed Tmax by ~1 h. While these changes are statistically significant, they are not considered to be clinically significant. There were no differences in the pharmacokinetics of abacavir when given alone, or with zidovudine or lamivudine, or with both zidovudine and lamivudine.
Single dose pharmacokinetics and safety of abacavir (1592U98), zidovudine, and lamivudine administered alone and in combination in adults with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Wang LH, et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 1999, 43: 1708-1715.
The effect of sorbitol on the single dose pharmacokinetics of 3TC oral solution was evaluated in 16 HIV-negative subjects. Sorbitol had a dose-dependent effect on 3TC PK with decreases of 28%, 52%, and 55% in Cmax and decreases of 20%, 39%, and 44% in AUC when co-administered with 3.2 g, 10.2 g, and 13.4 g sorbitol, respectively.
Effect of sorbitol on 3TC PK after administration of lamivudine solution in adults. Adkinson KK, McCoig C, Wolstenholm A, et al. CROI 2017, Seattle USA, February 2017, abstract 428.
No Interaction Expected
Abacavir (ABC)
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and abacavir (300 mg single dose) had no effect on tenofovir AUC or Cmax, and abacavir AUC; abacavir Cmax increased by 12%. A high rate of virological failure and emergence of resistance have been reported when lamivudine was combined with tenofovir-DF and abacavir as a once daily regimen.
Description:
Triple NRTI Therapy
There have been reports of a high rate of virological failure and of emergence of resistance at an early stage when abacavir was combined with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and lamivudine as a once daily regimen.
Ziagen Summary of Product Characteristics, ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd, December 2018.
Triple NRTI Therapy:
There have been reports of a high rate of virological failure and of emergence of resistance at early stage when tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was combined with lamivudine and abacavir as well as with lamivudine and didanosine as a once daily regimen.
Viread Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, September 2016.
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and abacavir (300 mg single dose) was studied in 8 HIV-negative subjects. There was no change in tenofovir pharmacokinetic parameters; abacavir AUC was unaltered and Cmax increased by 12%.
Viread Prescribing Information, Gilead Sciences International Inc, February 2016.
The plasma and intracellular pharmacokinetic interaction between tenofovir and abacavir, lamivudine or lopinavir was investigated in HIV+ subjects receiving TDF + 3TC/LPV (n=7), TDF + 3TC/NVP (n=8), TDF + ABC/LPV (n=7) or TDF + ABC/NVP (n=5). Between group comparisons showed no significant interaction between tenofovir and abacavir or lamivudine.
A pharmacokinetic study in HIV infected patients under tenofovir fumarate: investigation of systemic and intracellular interaction between TDF and abacavir, or lamivudine or lopinavir/ritonavir. Pruvost A, et al. 8th International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of HIV Therapy, Budapest, April 2007, abstract 56.
The effect of stopping abacavir on the intracellular pharmacokinetics of tenofovir was studied in 7 HIV-infected subjects initially receiving abacavir and tenofovir with lamivudine or stavudine. Intracellular levels of tenofovir-diphosphate did not demonstrate evidence of substantial changes over time after discontinuation of abacavir. Median TDF-DP concentrations prior to and 1 month after discontinuation were 89.9 and 89.6 fmol/10^6 cells, respectively.
Intracellular pharmacokinetics of tenofovir disphosphate, carbovir triphosphate and lamivudine triphosphate in patients receiving triple-nucleoside regimens. Hawkins T, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, 2005, 39: 406-411.
No Interaction Expected
Lamivudine (3TC)
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
No significant pharmacokinetic interaction was observed when tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and lamivudine (150 mg twice daily for 7 days) were coadministered. There was no change in AUC, Cmax or Cmin of tenofovir. Lamivudine AUC and Cmin were unaltered, and there was a 24% decrease in Cmax. High rate of virological failure and emergence of resistance reported when lamivudine was combined with tenofovir-DF and abacavir as a once daily regimen.
Description:
There have been reports of a high rate of virological failure and of emergence of resistance at an early stage when lamivudine was combined with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and abacavir as well as with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and didanosine as a once daily regimen.
Epivir Summary of Product Characteristics, ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd, February 2019.
There were no clinically significant pharmacokinetic interactions when tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was coadministered with lamivudine.
Triple NRTI Therapy:
There have been reports of a high rate of virological failure and of emergence of resistance at early stage when tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was combined with lamivudine and abacavir as well as with lamivudine and didanosine as a once daily regimen.
Viread Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, September 2016.
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and lamivudine (150 mg twice daily for 7 days) was studied in 15 HIV-negative subjects. There was no change in tenofovir pharmacokinetic parameters. Lamivudine AUC and Cmin were unaltered, and there was a 24% decrease in Cmax.
Viread Prescribing Information, Gilead Sciences International Inc, February 2016.
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
No significant interactions were observed between emtricitabine and tenofovir-DF. Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and emtricitabine (200 mg once daily for 7 days) had no effect on tenofovir AUC, Cmax or Cmin. Emtricitabine AUC and Cmax were unaltered and there was a 20% increase in Cmin.
Description:
There are no clinically significant interactions when emtricitabine is co-administered with indinavir, zidovudine, stavudine, famciclovir or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Emtriva Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, April 2019.
No significant interactions were observed between emtricitabine and tenofovir. Coadministration of emtricitabine (200 mg once daily for 7 days) and tenofovir (300 mg once daily for 7 days) was studied in 17 HIV-negative subjects. There was no change in emtricitabine AUC and Cmax and a 20% increase in Cmin. Tenofovir AUC, Cmax and Cmin were unaltered.
Emtriva Prescribing Information, Gilead Sciences Inc, December 2018.
There were no clinically significant pharmacokinetic interactions when tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was coadministered with emtricitabine.
Viread Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, September 2016.
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and emtricitabine (200 mg once daily for 7 days) was studied in 17 HIV-negative subjects. There was no change in tenofovir pharmacokinetic parameters. Emtricitabine AUC and Cmax were unaltered and there was a 20% increase in Cmin.
Viread Prescribing Information, Gilead Sciences International Inc, February 2016.
No Interaction Expected
Abacavir (ABC)
Raltegravir (RAL)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Coadministration increased abacavir AUC and Cmax by 3% and 6%, respectively; Cmin decreased by 17%. Studies are required to relate the change in plasma abacavir exposure to the active intracellular carbovir triphosphate.
Description:
The steady-state pharmacokinetics of abacavir (600 mg once daily plus two NRTIs – excluding tenofovir ) were investigated when coadministered with raltegravir (400 mg twice daily) to 19 HIV+ subjects in a cross-over study. Abacavir AUC and Cmax increased by 3% and 6% and Cmin decreased by 17% in the presence of raltegravir. Exposure of abacavir’s active intracellular carbovir triphosphate anabolite was decreased, however, the clinical significance of this decrease is unclear.
Pharmacokinetics of abacavir and its anabolite carbovir triphosphate without and with darunavir/ritonavir or raltegravir in HIV-infected subjects. Jackson A, Moyle, G, Dickinson L, et al. Antivir Ther, 2012, 17(1): 19-24.
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Raltegravir (RAL)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a pharmacokinetic interaction is unlikely.
Description:
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