Aptivus (tipranavir) Disease Interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Aptivus (tipranavir):
Pis (Includes Aptivus) ↔ Hemophilia
Severe Potential Hazard, Low plausibility
Applies to: Coagulation Defect
There have been postmarketing reports of increased bleeding, including spontaneous skin hematomas and hemarthrosis, in types A and B hemophiliac patients treated with protease inhibitors. However, a causal relationship has not been established. In some patients, additional Factor VIII was given. In more than half of the reported cases, protease inhibitor therapy was continued or reintroduced following an interruption. Hemophiliacs and patients with other coagulation defects should be monitored closely for bleeding during protease inhibitor therapy.
Tipranavir (Includes Aptivus) ↔ Hepatotoxicity
Severe Potential Hazard, High plausibility
Applies to: Liver Disease
The use of tipranavir is contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe (Child-Pugh Class B and C) hepatic impairment. Tipranavir is primarily metabolized by the liver and may accumulate substantially in such patients. In addition, tipranavir coadministered with ritonavir 200 mg has been associated with reports of clinical hepatitis and hepatic decompensation, including some fatalities. Most cases occurred in patients with advanced HIV disease taking multiple concomitant medications, thus a causal relationship to tipranavir/ritonavir could not be established. Nevertheless, extra caution is recommended if tipranavir and ritonavir are prescribed to patients with chronic hepatitis B or C coinfection or elevations in liver transaminases, as these patients have an approximately 2.5-fold increased risk of developing further transaminase elevations or hepatic decompensation. In clinical studies, Grade 3 and 4 increases in hepatic transaminases were observed in 6% of healthy volunteers and HIV subjects. Liver function tests should be performed prior to initiating therapy and frequently throughout the duration of treatment. Patients should be advised to promptly discontinue tipranavir/ritonavir therapy and seek medical attention if they experience signs or symptoms suggestive of hepatotoxicity such as fever, rash, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, and jaundice.
Pis (Includes Aptivus) ↔ Hyperglycemia
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
Applies to: Abnormal Glucose Tolerance, Diabetes Mellitus
New onset or exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, and hyperglycemia have been reported during postmarketing surveillance in HIV patients treated with protease inhibitors (PIs). Frequently, insulin resistance may accompany fat redistribution and serum lipid elevations in what is collectively termed the HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome. Although a causal relationship has not been established, these metabolic disturbances have most often occurred in HIV patients during treatment with potent antiretroviral regimens containing PIs. Patients with or predisposed to glucose disorders should be monitored during PI therapy. Dosage adjustments in insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications may be necessary in patients with diabetes. In some cases, glucose abnormalities persisted despite discontinuation of PI therapy.
Pis (Includes Aptivus) ↔ Hyperlipidemia
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
Applies to: History - Myocardial Infarction, Hyperlipidemia, Ischemic Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia have been observed in 10% of patients receiving ritonavir during clinical trials. Increases of 30% to 40% from baseline have been reported for total cholesterol and 200% to 300% or more for triglycerides. These effects have also been reported during postmarketing experience with other protease inhibitors (PIs) but may be the most dramatic with ritonavir. The clinical significance of these elevations is unclear. Severe hyperlipidemia is known to sometimes cause pancreatitis. In addition, some patients have reportedly developed symptomatic atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease after initiating PI treatment. Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia may require closer monitoring during PI therapy, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen. PI therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with coronary artery disease or a history of ischemic heart disease.
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Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
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