Drug Interactions

Drug interactions between Claritin and etravirine

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Claritin (loratadine)
etravirine

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loratadine ⇔ etravirine

Applies to: Claritin (loratadine) and etravirine

MONITOR: Coadministration with etravirine may decrease the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme. The mechanism is accelerated clearance due to induction of CYP450 3A4 activity by etravirine. In 15 study subjects coadministered etravirine and the CYP450 3A4 substrate sildenafil (50 mg single dose), sildenafil peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) decreased by 45% and 57%, respectively, while Cmax and AUC of its active N-desmethyl metabolite decreased by 25% and 41%, respectively.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if etravirine must be used concomitantly with medications that undergo metabolism by CYP450 3A4, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate for some drugs whenever etravirine is added to or withdrawn from therapy.

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