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ANNEX 2KEY DRUG INTERACTIONS FOR ARVS

Introduction

This Annex summarises important drug-drug interactions (DDIs) between selected antiretrovirals and key co-medications. It is not intended to be exhaustive – to check for DDIs from a comprehensive list of antiretrovirals and co-medications the reader is directed to the University of Liverpool’s HIV Drug Interactions1 resource (www.hiv-druginteractions.org) and associated Android and iOS Apps (search “HIV iChart”).

DDI recommendations in the Liverpool tool are graded according to:

i)

strength of recommendation. Four categories are included based on traffic lights (“Red”, “Amber”, “Green” to guide decision-making, plus an additional “Yellow” category to indicate a theoretical DDI, considered unlikely to be clinically relevant (and effectively treated as a ‘Green’), and

ii)

quality of evidence upon which that recommendation is based – available in online versions only.

A “Red” symbol denotes a strong recommendation against giving the combination, whereas a “Green” symbol suggests no cause for concern from DDIs. It is important to note that “Amber” does not mean the drug combination cannot be given. It is a flag to indicate that additional considerations (such as monitoring for toxicity or loss of efficacy, dose adjustment, increased clinical vigilance) are necessary. In this Annex, “Amber” flags are accompanied by footnotes to indicate what those prescribing considerations should be. The decision whether or not to proceed with co-administration of “Amber” drug-pairs rests with the prescriber, and requires a weighing up of risks versus benefits. For example, in TB-HIV co-infection, key “Amber” DDIs include use of rifampicin with either dolutegravir, or raltegravir, but despite this the benefits of treatment greatly outweigh any risks, which can be mitigated by increasing the doses of each integrase inhibitor via a twice-daily regimen.

Abbreviations

ABC

Abacavir

FTC

Emtricitabine

3TC

Lamivudine

TAF

Tenofovir alafenamide

TDF

Tenofovir-DF

ZDV

Zidovudine

ATV/r

Atazanavir/ritonavir

DRV/r

Darunavir/ritonavir

LPV/r

Lopinavir/ritonavir

EFV

Efavirenz

NVP

Nevirapine

RPV

Rilpivirine

BIC/FTC/TAF

Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide

DTG

Dolutegravir

RAL

Raltegravir

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Image annex2if1.jpg These drugs should not be co-administered

Image annex2if2.jpg Potential clinically significant interaction that is likely to require additional monitoring, alteration of drug dosage or timing of administration

Image annex2if3.jpg Potential interaction likely to be of weak intensity. Additional action/monitoring or dosage adjustment is unlikely to be required

Image annex2if4.jpg No clinically significant interaction expected

Numbers indicate further information is available in the footnotes.

Table A2.1Key drug interactions for ARVs

ABCFTC3TCTAFTDFZDVATV/rDRV/rLPV/rEFVNVPRPVBIC/FTC/TAFDTGRAL
Anaesthetics and Muscle Relaxants
Ketamine11122
Analgesics
Aspirin (Analgesic)3
Buprenorphine445
Ibuprofen36
Methadone789101011
Morphine12121213
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
Anthelmintics
Albendazole14151515
Ivermectin
Antiarrhythmics
Amiodarone1617221819
Flecainide118
Lidocaine (Lignocaine)1112
Propafenone2012022
Quinidine1617221819
Antibacterials
Amikacin21
Amoxicillin
Ampicillin
Azithromycin222218
Bedaquiline23242325
Capreomycin21
Cefalexin
Cefixime
Ceftriaxone
Clarithromycin161726272028293019
Clofazimine3131
Cycloserine
Dapsone32
Delamanid203320
Doxycycline3434
Ethambutol
Ethionamide
Flucloxacillin35
Gentamicin21
Imipenem/Cilastatin
Isoniazid
Kanamycin21
Levofloxacin363618
Meropenem
Metronidazole373738
Moxifloxacin39239218
Penicillins
Pyrazinamide
Rifabutin404141414243
Rifampicin40444546
Rifapentine404748
Spectinomycin
Sulfadiazine4949211450
Tetracyclines
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole32
Vancomycin2114
Anti-coagulant and Anti-platelet
Apixaban22
Aspirin (Anti-platelet)
Clopidogrel515253
Dabigatran545454
Dalteparin
Edoxaban111
Enoxaparin
Heparin
Rivaroxaban3434
Warfarin5556565758
Anticonvulsants
Carbamazepine59606162636465
Clonazepam11122
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine22662
Oxcarbazepine6767676869
Phenobarbital (Phenobarbitone)697070716865
Phenytoin727273746865
Valproate752266
Antidepressants
Amitriptyline76
Fluoxetine31
Lithium493131
Glibenclamide (Glyburide)11122
Gliclazide2221
Insulin
Metformin7778
Antifungals
Amphotericin B2132
Clotrimazole (topical)
Clotrimazole (pessary, troche)
Fluconazole7536367930
Flucytosine8080803280
Itraconazole16178182818319
Ketoconazole161784858619
Nystatin
Voriconazole8788899091
Antimigraine Agents
Ergotamine2
Antiprotozoals
Amodiaquine1492
Artemisinin11939495
Chloroquine96961819
Hydroxychloroquine76761819
Lumefantrine9798979499
Mefloquine100981003434
Miltefosine
Primaquine143131101101
Proguanil102103102102103
Pyrimethamine
Quinine97104105343418
Sulfadoxine
Antipsychotics / Neuroleptics
Fluphenazine14106106
Haloperidol18
Pimozide218
Quetiapine1422
Antivirals
Aciclovir (Acyclovir)107
Adefovir49
Daclatasvir108109110
Elbasvir/Grazoprevir
Entecavir
Famciclovir
Ganciclovir21
Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir
Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir111112
Remdesivir
Ribavirin113114
Sofosbuvir
Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir17
Valaciclovir21
Anxiolytics / Hypnotics / Sedatives
Diazepam111115115
Lorazepam
Midazolam (oral)115
Midazolam (parenteral)111115
Beta Blockers
Bisoprolol116116
Carvedilol116116
Metoprolol116116
Bronchodilators
Salbutamol
Calcium Channel Blockers
Amlodipine11711811722
Carboplatin2132
Chlorambucil14
Cisplatin49494914119119119120
Cyclophosphamide14121121121122123
Cytarabine14
Dacarbazine12414121121121
Daunorubicin143636
Docetaxel1412512512522126
Doxorubicin1273636128
Fluorouracil143131
Gemcitabine14
Ifosfamide49211412912912934130131132
Imatinib14125125125133134135
Irinotecan14136136137137
Mercaptopurine14
Mesna
Methotrexate (Amethopterin)21138
Oxaliplatin4914363618139139
Paclitaxel14140140140140691416969
Tamoxifen142143142144144145141
Vinblastine32146146146144144691416969
Vincristine32146146146144144
Vinorelbine146146146144144
Contraceptives/HRT
Desogestrel (COC)147148
Desogestrel (POP)
Drospirenone (COC)147147
Drospirenone (HRT)149149149150150
Dydrogesterone (HRT)151151151150150
Estradiol150150150150150
Ethinylestradiol152153153154
Etonogestrel (implant)
Etonogestrel (vaginal ring)155156156
Levonorgestrel (COC)147147
Levonorgestrel (Emergency Contraception)157
Levonorgestrel (HRT)151151151150150
Levonorgestrel (implant)
Levonorgestrel (IUD)
Levonorgestrel (POP)
Medroxyprogesterone (depot injection)
Medroxyprogesterone (oral)151151151150150
Norethisterone [Norethindrone] (COC)158158
Norethisterone [Norethindrone] (HRT)151151151150150
Norethisterone [Norethindrone] (IM depot injection)159
Norethisterone [Norethindrone] (POP)
Norgestimate (COC)160160
Ulipristal161161
Erectile Dysfunctional Agents
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)1621631623434
Gastrointestinal Agents
Antacids164165166167168
Lansoprazole
Loperamide169169169
Omeprazole
Pantoprazole
Ranitidine170171
Gastrointestinal Agents (anti-emetic)
Metoclopramide31
Ondansetron767618
Herbals / Supplements / Vitamins
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) [alone]
Calcium supplements172173174
Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) [alone]
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) [alone]
Ferrous fumarate175173176
Folic acid [alone]
Garlic177177177177177177177177177
Iron supplements175173176
Magnesium supplements175178176
Multivitamins179178180
Phytomenadione (Vitamin K) [alone]
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) [alone]
Retinol (Vitamin A) [alone]
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) [alone]
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) [alone]
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) [alone]
Hypertension / Heart Failure Agents
Bendroflumethiazide
Captopril
Enalapril
Hydralazine21
Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan
Methyldopa14
Spironolactone
Illicit/Recreational
Alcohol
Cannabis181182
Cocaine18318418318518518
Ecstasy (MDMA)184184184
GHB (Gamma-hyd roxybutyrate)184184184
LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)184184184186186
Methamphetamine187187187
Poppers (Amyl nitrate)
Immunosuppressants
Ciclosporin (Cyclosporine)161718818818818918919
Tocilizumab
Lipid Lowering Agents
Atorvastatin190191192193
Pravastatin194195
Simvastatin193196
Other
Alfuzosin22
Allopurinol
Calcium folinate
Colchicine197197197
Convalescent COVID plasma
Leuprorelin
Orlistat
Zoledronic acid21
Oxytocics
Ergometrine (Ergonovine)2
Mifepristone22
Misoprostol
Oxytocin3131
Parkinsonism Agents
Carbidopa198198198
Levodopa198198198
Steroids
Beclometasone
Budesonide22
Dexamethasone19919919922141
Dexamethasone (low dose)200200
Fluticasone22
Hydrocortisone (oral)20120120122
Hydrocortisone (topical)
Methylprednisolone20120120122
Prednisolone201201202662
Testosterone20120120122

Table A2.2Footnotes

NumberInteraction details
1Coadministration may increase comedication exposure and a dose adjustment may be needed. Monitor clinical effect.
2Coadministration may decrease comedication exposure. Monitor clinical effect and increase dose if needed.
3No pharmacokinetic interaction expected. However, coadministration could potentially result in increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered in patients at risk for renal dysfunction. If tenofovir-DF is co-administered with an NSAID, renal function should be monitored adequately.
4Coadministration increased buprenorphine exposure. If coadministered, monitor for sedation and cognitive effects and consider a dose reduction of buprenorphine.
5Coadministration decreased buprenorphine exposure. Dose adjustments are unlikely to be required, but consider monitoring for withdrawal symptoms.
6Coadministration may increase ibuprofen exposure. Use the lowest recommended dose of ibuprofen particularly in patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease, those patients at risk of developing gastrointestinal complications, patients with hepatic or renal impairment, and in elderly patients.
7No significant pharmacokinetic interaction expected, but consider monitoring for withdrawal symptoms. However, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
8Coadministration decreased methadone exposure by 16%. No dose adjustment is required, but consider monitoring for withdrawal symptoms.
9Coadministration decreased methadone exposure by 53%. Monitor for withdrawal symptoms. In addition, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
10Coadministration decreased methadone exposure. Patients should be monitored for signs of withdrawal and their methadone dose increased as required.
11Coadministration caused a small decrease in methadone exposure. Clinical monitoring should be considered as methadone maintenance therapy may need to be adjusted in some patients. In addition, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation (rilpivirine at supra-therapeutic doses).
12Coadministration may increase exposure to the active metabolite and potentiate the effects of the opiate in the CNS. Monitor for sign of opiate toxicity.
13Coadministration may increase morphine concentrations. Monitor for signs of opiate toxicity.
14Potential haematological toxicity. Monitor haematological parameters.
15No pharmacokinetic interaction is expected with a short duration treatment but the clinical effect of albendazole may be reduced when used for a long duration treatment.
16Coadministration may increase exposure of tenofovir alafenamide. Consider using tenofovir alafenamide 10 mg once daily (where available).
17Coadministration may increase tenofovir exposure. Monitoring of tenofovir-associated adverse reactions, including frequent renal monitoring, is recommended.
18No pharmacokinetic interaction expected. However, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation (rilpivirine at supra-therapeutic doses).
19Coadministration may increase exposure of tenofovir alafenamide. The recommended dose of 10 mg tenofovir alafenamide with P-gp inhibitors is not possible with Biktarvy which is only available as a fixed dose combination containing 25 mg tenofovir alafenamide but it should be noted that tenofovir alafenamide has been associated with a large clinical safety profile.
20Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. Caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
21Coadministration of tenofovir-DF should be avoided with concurrent or recent use of a nephrotoxic agent. If concomitant use is unavoidable, renal function should be monitored closely.
22Coadministration may increase comedication exposure, but no a prior dose adjustment is recommended. However, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
23Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. Caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended. Coadministration for more than 14 consecutive days should be avoided.
24Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. Use with caution and with ECG monitoring. Coadministration for more than 14 consecutive days should be avoided.
25Coadministration decreased comedication exposure. Coadministration is not recommended.
26Coadministration may increase clarithromycin exposure. Dose reduction of clarithromycin required in patients with impaired renal function. Caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
27Coadministration increased clarithromycin exposure. No adjustment is required for patients with normal renal function but are recommended for patients with impaired renal function (CLcr 30-60 mL/min, dose reduce clarithromycin by 50%; CLcr less than 30 mL/min, dose reduce clarithromycin by 75%).
28Coadministration decreased clarithromycin exposure and increased 14-OH clarithromycin exposure. The clinical significance of the decreases in clarithromycin is unknown. In uninfected individuals, 46% developed rash while receiving efavirenz and clarithromycin. Alternatives to clarithromycin, such as azithromycin, should be considered.
29Coadministration decrease clarithromycin exposure and increased 14-OH clarithromycin exposure. Nevirapine exposure was increased. Close monitoring for hepatic abnormalities is recommended. As the clarithromycin metabolite has reduced activity, overall activity may be altered and alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
30Coadministration may increase rilpivirine exposure. In addition, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation (rilpivirine at supra-therapeutic doses).
31No pharmacokinetic interaction expected. However, caution and close monitoring is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation.
32Potential renal and haematological toxicity. Monitor renal function and haematological parameters and consider dose reduction if required.
33Coadministration may increase delamanid exposure. Caution is recommended due to the risk of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
34Coadministration may decrease comedication exposure. Use with caution.
35Potential hepatotoxicity. HLA-5701 genotyping is recommended.
36No pharmacokinetic interaction expected. However, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
37Disulfiram-like reactions may occur when coadministered with metronidazole as some ritonavir formulations (except tablets) contain alcohol.
38No interaction expected with lopinavir/ritonavir tablets. Coadministration is contraindicated with lopinavir/ritonavir oral solution.
39Coadministration may decrease moxifloxacin exposure. Monitor clinical effect and increase dose if needed. In addition, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
40Potential decreased exposure of tenofovir alafenamide. However the intracellular tenofovir diphosphate (active entity) levels are likely to be higher than those obtained with TDF even without rifampicin, suggesting that usage of TAF 25 mg QD with rifampicin, rifabutin or rifapentine may be acceptable.
41Coadministration increased rifabutin exposure. The US guidelines for HIV treatment recommend rifabutin 150 mg daily with a boosted protease inhibitor. Due to the limited safety data with this dose and combination, patients should be closely monitored for rifabutin-related toxicities (i.e. uveitis or neutropenia).
42Coadministration decreased rifabutin exposure. Increase daily doses of rifabutin by 50%; consider doubling rifabutin doses in regimens where rifabutin is given two or three times a week. The clinical effect of this dose adjustment has not been adequately evaluated. Individual tolerability and virological response should be considered when making the dose adjustment.
43Coadministration decreased rilpivirine exposure. Throughout co-administration of rilpivirine with rifabutin, the rilpivirine dose should be increased from 25 mg once daily to 50 mg once daily. When rifabutin co-administration is stopped, the rilpivirine dose should be decreased to 25 mg once daily. Note, it is recommended to maintain rilpivirine 50 mg once daily for at least another 2 weeks following cessation of rifabutin due to the persisting inducing effect upon discontinuation of a moderate/strong inducer.
44Coadministration decreased zidovudine exposure. Coadministration is not recommended in the European product label for zidovudine, however, the US product label states that routine dose modification is not warranted.
45Coadministration decreased dolutegravir concentrations. A dose adjustment of dolutegravir to 50 mg twice daily is recommended when coadministered with rifampicin in the absence of integrase class resistance. In the presence of integrase class resistance this combination should be avoided. Of note: a high dose of rifampicin (35 mg/kg) did not further increase the magnitude of the interaction with dolutegravir. Therefore, dolutegravir 50 mg twice daily dosing is suitable when coadministered with rifampicin dosed at 35 mg/kg. Dolutegravir 50 mg twice daily dosing should be maintained for another 2 weeks following cessation of rifampicin due to the persisting inducing effect upon discontinuation of a strong inducer.
46Coadministration decreased raltegravir concentrations. The recommended dose of raltegravir when coadministered with rifampicin is 800 mg twice daily. Coadministration with once daily raltegravir is not recommended. Data from HIV/TB coinfected infants and children (aged 4 weeks to 12 years) receiving rifampicin suggest that the chewable formulation of raltegravir at a dose of 12 mg/kg twice daily safely achieved pharmacokinetic levels similar to HIV-infected children receiving the recommended dose of 6 mg/kg/dose and not on treatment for TB. RAL dose should remain twice daily for additional two weeks after the last dose of rifampicin in children.
47Coadministration decreased dolutegravir concentrations, but trough concentrations remained above the target value. No dose adjustment of dolutegravir 50 mg once daily is needed when coadministered with once weekly isoniazid/rifapentine. However, dolutegravir 50 mg twice daily should be considered in individuals with suspicion of failure or blips.
48Coadministration with weekly rifapentine increased raltegravir exposure. Once weekly rifapentine (for treatment of latent TB) can be used with raltegravir without dose adjustment. However, the proper dosing strategy of daily rifapentine (for treatment of active TB) is still under clinical investigation.
49Potential renal toxicity. Monitor renal function.
50Sulfadiazine may impair emtricitabine renal elimination. Monitor renal function.
51Pharmacodynamic effect of clopidogrel maybe reduced. An alternative NRTI or antiplatelet agent should be considered.
52Coadministration is not recommended. Coadministration may decrease conversion of clopidogrel to its active metabolite.
53Coadministration may increase the amount of active clopidogrel metabolites and may increase nevirapine exposure. Use with caution and with monitoring of clinical and side effects.
54No interaction expected when administered simultaneously, but dabigatran exposure may decrease if administered separately. Use with caution in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment as the dabigatran dose might need to be reduced. Dabigatran is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment.
55Coadministration may increase R-warfarin concentrations and decrease S-warfarin concentrations. The net effect of these interactions is unclear. Monitor INR
56Coadministration may decrease warfarin concentrations. Use with caution. Increase monitoring of INR is recommended.
57Coadministration may increase warfarin activity. Monitor INR.
58Coadministration may alter warfarin concentrations. The nature and magnitude of any effect may change with time. Frequent monitoring of INR is recommended.
59Coadministration may increase carbamazepine exposure and decrease atazanavir/ritonavir exposure. A dose adjustment may be needed. Monitor clinical effect.
60Coadministration may increase carbamazepine exposure. A dose adjustment may be needed. Monitor clinical effect.
61Coadministration may increase carbamazepine exposure and decrease lopinavir/ritonavir exposure. A dose adjustment may be needed. Monitor clinical effect. Coadministration with once daily lopinavir/ritonavir is not recommended.
62Coadministration decreased carbamazepine and efavirenz exposure. There are no data from coadministration of higher doses of either drug. No dose recommendation can be made and alternative anticonvulsant treatment should be considered.
63Coadministration may decrease carbamazepine and nevirapine concentrations. Dose adjustment may be needed due to possible decrease in clinical effect.
64Coadministration decreased dolutegravir exposure. The recommended dose of dolutegravir is 50 mg twice daily when coadministered with carbamazepine in treatment-naive or treatment experienced, INSTI-naive patients. Alternatives to carbamazepine should be used where possible for INSTI resistant patients. Dolutegravir 50 mg twice daily dosing should be maintained for another 2 weeks following cessation of carbamazepine due to the persisting inducing effect upon discontinuation of a strong inducer.
65Coadministration may decrease raltegravir exposure. Coadministration of once daily raltegravir (1200 mg once daily) is not recommended. If coadministration is unavoidable, raltegravir should be used as a twice daily regimen with close monitoring of antiretroviral response. Monitor raltegravir plasma concentrations (when possible).
66Coadministration decreased comedication exposure. Monitor clinical effect and increase dose if needed.
67Coadministration may decrease exposure of the antiretroviral drug, although to a moderate extent. A dose adjustment may be needed. Monitor clinical effect. Alternative anticonvulsants should be considered.
68Coadministration may decrease dolutegravir exposure. The US Prescribing Information for dolutegravir advises to avoid coadministration due to insufficient data to make dosing recommendations. However, European SPC for dolutegravir recommends that dolutegravir be dosed at 50 mg twice daily, but that alternative combinations should be used where possible in INSTI-resistant patients. Dolutegravir 50 mg twice daily dosing should be maintained for another 2 weeks following cessation of the anticonvulsant due to the persisting inducing effect upon discontinuation of a strong inducer.
69Coadministration may decrease exposure of the antiretroviral drug. Monitor response to antiretroviral therapy.
70Coadministration may decrease exposure of the antiretroviral drug. A dose adjustment may be needed. Monitor clinical effect. Alternative anticonvulsants should be considered.
71Coadministration may decrease phenobarbital and/or efavirenz exposure. No dose adjustment of efavirenz is needed based on DDIs studies with the strong inducer rifampicin. Monitor the therapeutic response of phenobarbital and increase dose if needed.
72Coadministration may decrease phenytoin exposure and exposure of the antiretroviral drug. A dose adjustment may be needed. Monitor clinical effect. Alternative anticonvulsants should be considered.
73Coadministration may increase or decrease phenytoin and/or efavirenz concentrations. No dose adjustment of efavirenz is needed based on DDIs studies with the strong inducer rifampicin. Monitor the therapeutic response of phenytoin and increase dose if needed.
74Coadministration may decrease nevirapine concentrations. Perform therapeutic drug monitoring for nevirapine if available. Consider switching to another antiretroviral agent.
75Coadministration may increase zidovudine exposure. Routine dose modification of zidovudine is not warranted, but monitor closely for potential toxicity of zidovudine.
76Coadministration may increase comedication exposure, although to a moderate extent. However, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
77Coadministration increased metformin exposure. Assess the benefit and risk of concomitant use of bictegravir and metformin, particularly in patients with renal impairment. Close monitoring should be considered when starting coadministration in patients with moderate renal impairment, due to the increased risk for lactic acidosis in these patients and a dose adjustment of metformin should be considered if required.
78Coadministration increased metformin exposure. A dose adjustment of metformin should be considered when starting and stopping coadministration of dolutegravir with metformin in order to maintain glycaemic control. The US Prescribing Information suggests limiting the total daily dose of metformin to 1000 mg when starting metformin or dolutegravir. Monitoring renal function during coadministration and monitoring blood glucose when starting and stopping coadministration is recommended. As metformin is eliminated renally, patients with moderate renal impairment may be at increased risk for lactic acidosis due to increased metformin concentrations.
79Coadministration increased nevirapine exposure by ~100% compared to historical data. Use with caution. Patients should be monitored closely for nevirapine-associated adverse events.
80Potential haematological toxicity. Monitor haematological parameters and consider dose reduction if required.
81Coadministration may increase itraconazole exposure. The daily dose of itraconazole should not exceed 200 mg. In addition, caution and close monitoring is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation.
82Coadministration may increase itraconazole exposure. Caution and close monitoring is recommended. The daily dose of itraconazole should not exceed 200 mg.
83Coadministration decreased itraconazole exposure. Since no dose recommendation for itraconazole can be made, alternative antifungal treatment should be considered.
84Coadministration may increase ketoconazole exposure. The daily dose of ketoconazole should not exceed 200 mg. In addition, caution and close monitoring is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation.
85Coadministration increased ketoconazole exposure. Caution and close monitoring is recommended. The daily dose of ketoconazole should not exceed 200 mg.
86Coadministration increased ketoconazole exposure. The daily dose of ketoconazole should not exceed 200 mg. In addition, caution and close monitoring is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation.
87Coadministration of voriconazole is not recommended unless an assessment of the benefit/risk to the patient justifies the use of voriconazole. The effect of atazanavir/ritonavir on voriconazole exposure is dependent on CYP2C19 metaboliser status – exposure increased in extensive metaboliser and decrease in poor metabolisers. Patients should be carefully monitored for voriconazole-associated adverse reactions and loss of voriconazole efficacy. In addition, caution and close monitoring is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation.
88Coadministration of voriconazole is not recommended unless an assessment of the benefit/risk to the patient justifies the use of voriconazole.
89Coadministration of voriconazole is not recommended unless an assessment of the benefit/risk to the patient justifies the use of voriconazole. Coadministration may result in bidirectional interactions leading to increased concentrations of lopinavir/ritonavir and an increase or decrease in voriconazole. In addition, caution and close monitoring is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation.
90Coadministration of standard doses of efavirenz and voriconazole is contraindicated. Efavirenz significantly decreases voriconazole plasma concentrations while voriconazole also significantly increases efavirenz plasma concentrations. When coadministered, the voriconazole maintenance dose must be increased to 400 mg twice daily and the efavirenz dose should be reduced by 50% (i.e., to 300 mg once daily). When treatment with voriconazole is stopped, the initial dosage of efavirenz should be restored.
91Coadministration may increase nevirapine exposure and decrease voriconazole exposure. Patients should be carefully monitored for any occurrence of drug toxicity and/or lack of efficacy.
92Coadministration decreased exposure of amodiaquine and desethylamodiaquine. This may negatively impact the effectiveness of artesunate/amodiaquine in patients receiving nevirapine. In addition, coadministration of these drugs may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity through additive toxicity. Careful clinical monitoring for efficacy and toxicity is recommended.
93Coadministration increased comedication exposure and a dose adjustment may be needed. Monitor clinical effect.
94Coadministration decreased comedication exposure. Use with caution.
95Coadministration decreased exposure of artemisinin and nevirapine. Close monitoring of artemisinins and nevirapine therapeutic effect is recommended.
96Coadministration may increase chloroquine exposure, although to a moderate extent. In addition, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
97Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. In addition, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
98Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. Caution and close monitoring is recommended.
99Coadministration decreased exposure of lumefantrine and nevirapine. Use with caution.
100Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. Caution and close monitoring is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation.
101Coadministration could potentially increase the amount of haemotoxic primaquine metabolites. Use with caution.
102Coadministration decreased proguanil exposure. Coadministration of atovaquone/proguanil should be avoided whenever possible. If judged clinically necessary, consider taking atovaquone/proguanil with a high fat meal to increase its bioavailability and increase the dosage if required.
103Coadministration may decrease proguanil exposure. Coadministration of atovaquone/proguanil should be avoided whenever possible. If judged clinically necessary, consider taking atovaquone/proguanil with a high fat meal to increase its bioavailability and increase the dosage if required.
104Coadministration may increase quinine exposure. In addition, caution is recommended as quinine has a risk of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
105Coadministration may decrease quinine exposure and may result in suboptimal exposure of the antimalarial treatment. In addition, caution and close monitoring is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation.
106Coadministration may increase fluphenazine exposure. In addition, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. The European product label for fluphenazine contraindicates the concurrent use of other drugs that also prolong the QT interval.
107Coadministration may increase concentrations of tenofovir and aciclovir.
108Coadministration increased daclatasvir exposure. The dose of daclatasvir should be reduced to 30 mg once daily when coadministered with atazanavir/ritonavir.
109Coadministration decreased daclatasvir exposure. The dose of daclatasvir should be increased to 90 mg once daily when coadministered with efavirenz.
110Coadministration may decrease daclatasvir concentrations. Due to the lack of data, coadministration is not recommended.
111Coadministration may increase tenofovir exposure, especially in the presence of ritonavir or cobicistat. For patients receiving a boosted HIV protease inhibitor, consider an alternative HCV or antiretroviral therapy. If coadministration is necessary, monitor for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions, including frequent renal monitoring. Note, coadministration of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir and tenofovir-DF with elvitegravir, cobicistat and emtricitabine is not recommended.
112There has been a report of drug-induced liver injury manifesting as significant bilirubin rise within two weeks of starting ledipasvir/sofosbuvir while on lopinavir-containing ART. In addition, coadministration of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir and regimens containing a HIV protease inhibitor/ritonavir and tenofovir may increase tenofovir concentrations and require monitoring for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions including frequent renal monitoring.
113Patients receiving interferon with ribavirin and NRTIs should be closely monitored for treatment-associated toxicities, especially hepatic decompensation and anaemia.
114A substantial proportion of patients receiving atazanavir experienced significant hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice following initiation of ribavirin and PEGylated interferon for the treatment of hepatitis C.
115Coadministration may decrease comedication exposure. Monitor clinical effect and withdrawal symptoms.
116Coadministration may increase comedication exposure, although to a moderate extent. Monitor clinical effect. PR interval monitoring may be warranted in patients with underlying block or those with atrioventricular nodal blocking agents.
117Coadministration is expected to increase amlodipine exposure by ~2-fold. Consider a dose reduction for amlodipine of 50%. Use with caution as both drugs prolong the PR interval. ECG monitoring is recommended.
118Coadministration is expected to increase amlodipine exposure by ~2-fold. Consider a dose reduction for amlodipine of 50%.
119Coadministration may increase cisplatin exposure, thus increasing the risk of nephrotoxicity. Close monitoring of renal function is recommended.
120Coadministration may increase exposure of cisplatin and emtricitabine. Close monitoring of renal function is recommended.
121Coadministration may increase the efficacy and the toxicity of the comedication. Careful monitoring of efficacy and toxicity is recommended.
122Coadministration could either potentially increase the conversion of cyclophosphamide to the active metabolite or increase the amount of drug converted to the inactive neurotoxic metabolite. Careful monitoring of cyclophosphamide efficacy and toxicity is recommended.
123Coadministration may decrease cyclophosphamide concentrations. Dose adjustment may be needed due to possible decrease in clinical effect.
124Coadministration may increase tenofovir and dacarbazine exposure. No a priori dosage adjustment is recommended but renal function and haematological parameters should be monitored.
125Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. Monitor for chemotherapy-induced toxicity.
126Coadministration may alter docetaxel exposure. Use with caution.
127Potential renal and haematological toxicity. Monitor renal function and haematological parameters and consider dose reduction if required. Note, US Prescribing Information for zidovudine advises to avoid concomitant use since an antagonistic relationship has been demonstrated in vitro.
128No pharmacokinetic interaction expected. However, caution is recommended due to possible cardiac toxicities (ECG abnormalities and sometimes arrhythmias). ECG monitoring is recommended.
129Coadministration may reduce conversion of ifosfamide to the active metabolite and thereby reduce efficacy. Use with caution.
130Coadministration may decrease ifosfamide exposure and alter nevirapine exposure. Use with caution.
131Coadministration may alter rilpivirine exposure. Use with caution.
132Coadministration may alter bictegravir exposure. In addition, there is potential additive renal toxicity. Closely monitor renal function.
133Coadministration may decrease imatinib exposure and increase efavirenz exposure. Use with caution.
134Coadministration may decrease imatinib exposure and increase nevirapine exposure. Use with caution.
135Coadministration may increase rilpivirine exposure. Use with caution.
136Coadministration may increase the risk of irinotecan related toxicity. Close monitoring is recommended.
137Coadministration may increase the conversion of irinotecan to the inactive metabolites. Monitor the clinical efficacy.
138Potential haematological toxicity. Monitor haematological parameters. Note, some methotrexate product labels contraindicate its use or advise caution in immunodeficiency and some contraindicate its use in HIV infection.
139Coadministration may decrease the efficacy of oxaliplatin. When possible, use raltegravir.
140Coadministration may increase paclitaxel exposure. Monitor paclitaxel induced toxicity.
141Coadministration may decrease bictegravir exposure. Use with caution.
142Coadministration may reduce conversion to the active metabolite and thereby reduce efficacy of the comedication. Monitor response to chemotherapy. In addition, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.
143Coadministration may reduce conversion to the active metabolite and thereby reduce efficacy of the comedication. Monitor response to chemotherapy.
144Coadministration may decrease comedication exposure. Monitor response to chemotherapy.
145Coadministration may decrease rilpivirine exposure. Monitor response to antiretroviral therapy. In addition, caution is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation (rilpivirine at supra-therapeutic doses).
146Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. Monitor for chemotherapy-induced toxicity. Consider temporarily withholding the ritonavir-containing antiretroviral regimen in patients who develop significant side effects. If the antiretroviral regimen must be withheld for a prolonged period of time, consider initiating a revised regimen that does not include a CYP3A or P-gp inhibitor.
147Coadministration may increase comedication exposure and, when used in a combined pill, the estrogen component was reduced. Given the lack of clinical data on the contraceptive efficacy, caution is recommended and additional contraceptives measures should be used.
148Coadministration increased comedication exposure and, when used in a combined pill, the estrogen component was reduced. Given the lack of clinical data on the contraceptive efficacy, caution is recommended and additional contraceptives measures should be used.
149Coadministration may increase drospirenone exposure. The clinical significance of this increase in terms of overall risk of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke and myocardial infarction in postmenopausal women receiving substitution hormones in unknown. Postmenopausal women should be re-evaluated periodically to determine if treatment is still necessary. Clinical monitoring is recommended due to the potential risk for hyperkalaemia.
150Coadministration may decrease comedication exposure. Monitor for signs of hormone deficiency.
151Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. The clinical significance of this increase in terms of overall risk of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke and myocardial infarction in postmenopausal women receiving substitution hormones in unknown. Postmenopausal women should be re-evaluated periodically to determine if treatment is still necessary.
152Coadministration decreased ethinylestradiol exposure. An oral contraceptive should contain should contain at least 30 µg (European recommendation) or 35 µg (American recommendation) of ethinylestradiol if coadministered with atazanavir/ritonavir.
153Coadministration decreased ethinylestradiol exposure. Alternative or additional contraceptive measures are recommended.
154The effect of efavirenz on ethinylestradiol exposure varies according to the hormonal contraceptive method. No effect on ethinylestradiol exposure was seen with a combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing ethinylestradiol/norgestimate but exposure decreased with a vaginal ring releasing etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol (120/15 µg/day). With both methods, progestogen levels were markedly decreased and therefore use with efavirenz is not recommended as it may impair the contraceptive efficacy.
155Coadministration increased etonogestrel exposure and decrease ethinylestradiol exposure. Since no dosage adjustment of ethinylestradiol is possible with the combined vaginal ring, alternative forms of contraception or barrier contraception in addition to the vaginal ring should be used.
156Coadministration may increase etonogestrel exposure and decrease ethinylestradiol exposure. Since no dosage adjustment of ethinylestradiol is possible with the combined vaginal ring, alternative forms of contraception or barrier contraception in addition to the vaginal ring should be used.
157Coadministration decrease levonorgestrel exposure. The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Clinical Guidance states that the use of copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) is the most effective method for emergency contraception in women receiving an enzyme-inducing drug and that women who are not eligible for Cu-IUD should be offered a total of 3 mg levonorgestrel as a single dose for emergency contraception. This recommendation is supported by a pharmacokinetic study showing that levonorgestrel at a single dose of 3 mg was able to compensate the reduction in levonorgestrel Cmax and AUC due to efavirenz induction.
158Coadministration decreased comedication exposure and, when used in a combined pill, the estrogen component was reduced. Given the lack of clinical data on the contraceptive efficacy, caution is recommended and additional contraceptives measures should be used.
159A potential reduction of norethisterone contraceptive efficacy cannot be excluded in presence of efavirenz and an alternative contraceptive method or additional contraceptive measures should be used.
160Coadministration may decrease comedication exposure and, when used in a combined pill, the estrogen component was reduced. Given the lack of clinical data on the contraceptive efficacy, caution is recommended and additional contraceptives measures should be used.
161Coadministration may decrease ulipristal exposure and thus reduce the efficacy of the emergency contraception pill. Non-hormonal emergency contraception (i.e. a copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD)) should be considered.
162Coadministration may increase sildenafil exposure. Use sildenafil with caution at a reduced dose of 25 mg every 48 hours with increased monitoring for adverse events.
163Coadministration increased sildenafil exposure. Use sildenafil with caution at a reduced dose of 25 mg every 48 hours with increased monitoring for adverse events.
164Coadministration may decrease exposure of atazanavir. Atazanavir/ritonavir should be administered 2 hours before or 1 hour after antacids.
165Coadministration may decrease rilpivirine exposure. Antacids should be administered at least 2 h before or 4 h after rilpivirine.
166Bictegravir should be taken at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after antacids containing aluminium/magnesium. Simultaneously administration of bictegravir with antacids containing aluminium/magnesium is not recommended. Bictegravir can be taken under fasting conditions 2 hours before antacids containing aluminium, magnesium or calcium.
167Simultaneous coadministration decreased dolutegravir exposure. Dolutegravir should be administered 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking medications containing polyvalent cations, such as antacids. Medicinal products that reduce dolutegravir exposure (e.g. antacids) should be avoided in the presence of integrase class resistance.
168Coadministration may decrease raltegravir exposure as divalent metal cations reduce raltegravir absorption by chelation. Coadministration with aluminium or magnesium antacids is not recommended. Coadministration of calcium carbonate antacids with once daily raltegravir is not recommended. If coadministration with an antacid is unavoidable, twice daily raltegravir can be administered with calcium carbonate antacids.
169Coadministration may increase loperamide exposure, but this is unlikely to result in opioid CNS effects. Cardiac events including QT interval prolongation have been reported with high doses of loperamide. Caution is advised when loperamide is used at high doses for reducing stoma output, particularly as patients may be at increased risk of cardiac events due to electrolytes disturbances.
170Coadministration may decrease atazanavir exposure. Refer to atazanavir product label for dosing recommendations, particularly with tenofovir, or in treatment naïve or experienced patient, or in pregnant patients.
171Coadministration may decrease rilpivirine exposure. Only H2-receptor antagonists that can be dosed once daily should be used. Administer at least 12 h before or 4 h after rilpivirine.
172Bictegravir may be subject to chelation by high concentrations of divalent cations which may result in reduced bictegravir concentrations. Bictegravir and calcium supplements can be coadministered simultaneously. The European product label for Biktarvy recommends they can be taken together without regard to food, but the US product label recommends to administer simultaneously with food. (The decision to administer with or without food should be decided on a case-by-case basis.)
173Simultaneous coadministration decreased dolutegravir exposure. Dolutegravir should be administered 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking medications containing polyvalent cations. The US Prescribing information suggests that, alternatively, dolutegravir and supplements containing iron or calcium can be taken together with food. Medicinal products that reduce dolutegravir exposure should be avoided in the presence of integrase class resistance.
174Coadministration may decrease raltegravir exposure as divalent metal cations reduce raltegravir absorption by chelation. Coadministration with once daily raltegravir is not recommended and caution is recommended with twice daily raltegravir.
175Bictegravir may be subject to chelation by high concentrations of divalent cations which may result in reduced bictegravir concentrations. It is recommended to administer bictegravir and mineral supplements containing iron or magnesium simultaneously with food.
176Coadministration may decrease raltegravir exposure as divalent metal cations reduce raltegravir absorption by chelation. Coadministration with once daily raltegravir is not recommended. Administration of twice daily raltegravir should be separated by at least 4 hours.
177Coadministration is not recommended as it may decrease exposure of the antiretroviral drug.
178Simultaneous coadministration decreased dolutegravir exposure. Dolutegravir should be administered 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking medications containing divalent cations. Medicinal products that reduce dolutegravir exposure should be avoided in the presence of integrase class resistance.
179Bictegravir may be subject to chelation by high concentrations of divalent cations which may result in reduced bictegravir concentrations. Divalent cations can be found in multivitamins. As the effect of cationic complexation cannot be excluded, it is recommended to administer bictegravir and multivitamins containing divalent cations simultaneously with food.
180Coadministration may decrease raltegravir exposure as divalent metal cations reduce raltegravir absorption by chelation. Coadministration with once daily raltegravir is not recommended. Administration of twice daily raltegravir should be separated by at least 6 hours.
181Coadministration could decrease cannabis exposure to a moderate extent.
182Coadministration could potentially increase the effect of cannabis.
183Coadministration may increase cocaine exposure. Ensure the patient is aware of signs/symptoms of toxicity. In addition, caution and close monitoring is recommended as both drugs have risks of QT prolongation.
184Coadministration may increase comedication exposure. Ensure the patient is aware of signs/symptoms of toxicity.
185Coadministration could potentially increase the serum level of the hepatotoxic cocaine metabolite
186Coadministration could potentially reduce the effect of LSD.
187Coadministration may increase methamphetamine exposure, although to a moderate extent. As dosing of recreational drugs can be variable, caution is advised.
188Coadministration may increase ciclosporin exposure. More frequent therapeutic concentration monitoring is recommended until plasma levels have been stabilised.
189Coadministration may decrease ciclosporin exposure. Close monitoring is recommended with appropriate dose adjustment of ciclosporin.
190Coadministration is expected to substantially increase atorvastatin exposure and is not recommended. If coadministration is considered necessary, the lowest possible dose of atorvastatin should be used and the daily dose should not exceed 10 mg with careful safety monitoring.
191Coadministration increased atorvastatin exposure. Start with atorvastatin 10 mg once daily with careful monitoring and increase dose if required based on the clinical response. A daily dose of 40 mg atorvastatin should not be exceeded. (Note, the US product label for darunavir/ritonavir states not to exceed atorvastatin 20 mg/day.)
192Coadministration increased atorvastatin exposure and is not recommended. If coadministration is considered necessary, the lowest possible dose of atorvastatin should be used and the daily dose should not exceed 20 mg with careful safety monitoring.
193Coadministration decreased statin exposure and decreased the exposure of total active drug. Monitor lipid values and adjust the statin dose based on the clinical response.
194Coadministration may increase pravastatin exposure. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and titrate up to the desired clinical effect while monitoring for safety.
195Coadministration increased pravastatin exposure. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and titrate up to the desired clinical effect while monitoring for safety.
196Coadministration may decrease statin exposure. Monitor lipid values and adjust statin dose based on clinical response.
197Coadministration may increase colchicine exposure. Refer to the product label for dose recommendations for the treatment/prophylaxis of gout flares and the treatment of familial Mediterranean fever. Coadministration is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
198Enhanced levodopa effects including severe dyskinesia have been reported with some protease inhibitors. Monitor for levodopa/carbidopa efficacy.
199Coadministration may increase dexamethasone concentrations and a dose adjustment may be required. Careful monitoring for steroid-related adverse effects is recommended. Chronic or high doses of dexamethasone may also decrease exposure of the antiretroviral drug with the possible loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. Use with caution.
200Coadministration may decrease dexamethasone concentrations and a doubling of dexamethasone dose would be recommended when used in COVID-19 treatment.
201Coadministration may increase comedication concentrations and a dose adjustment may be required. Careful monitoring for steroid-related adverse effects is recommended.
202Coadministration increased comedication concentrations and a dose adjustment may be required. Careful monitoring for steroid-related adverse effects is recommended.

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