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Drug Interactions between emtricitabine / nelfinavir / tenofovir and Sirturo

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Moderate

nelfinavir bedaquiline

Applies to: emtricitabine / nelfinavir / tenofovir and Sirturo (bedaquiline)

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of bedaquiline, which is primarily metabolized by CYP450 3A4 to its less active N-monodesmethyl metabolite, M2. In healthy volunteers, administration of bedaquiline (400 mg once daily for 14 days) in combination with ketoconazole (400 mg once daily for 4 days) increased bedaquiline peak plasma concentration (Cmax), systemic exposure (AUC) and trough plasma concentration (Cmin) by 9%, 22% and 33%, respectively, compared to administration alone. The potential for increased risk of adverse reactions should be considered, including prolongation of the QT interval and liver enzyme and bilirubin elevations.

MANAGEMENT: The concomitant use of potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, cobicistat, conivaptan, delavirdine, nefazodone, telithromycin, and most protease inhibitors and azole antifungal agents given systemically for more than 14 consecutive days should generally be avoided during treatment with bedaquiline unless the benefit is anticipated to outweigh the risk. Appropriate clinical monitoring for bedaquiline-related adverse reactions is recommended if coadministration is required. ECG, serum electrolytes (potassium, magnesium, calcium), and liver function tests (ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin) should be monitored before starting bedaquiline therapy and periodically during treatment in accordance with the product labeling. Hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia must be corrected prior to bedaquiline administration. Bedaquiline should be interrupted in patients who develop clinically significant ventricular arrhythmia or a QTcF interval greater than 500 msec confirmed by repeat ECG. Patients should be advised to seek prompt medical attention if they experience symptoms that could indicate the occurrence of torsade de pointes such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, palpitation, irregular heart rhythm, shortness of breath, or syncope. Patients should also seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity such as fever, rash, itching, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, malaise, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, pale stools, and jaundice.

References

  1. "Product Information. Sirturo (bedaquiline)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals (2013):

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Moderate

tenofovir bedaquiline

Applies to: emtricitabine / nelfinavir / tenofovir and Sirturo (bedaquiline)

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration of bedaquiline with other agents known to induce hepatotoxicity may potentiate the risk of liver injury. In clinical trials, hepatic adverse drug reactions developed in more bedaquiline-treated patients than in those who received other drugs used to treat tuberculosis. In patients receiving bedaquiline or placebo in combination with other drugs used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, reversible aminotransferase elevations of at least 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) developed more frequently in the bedaquiline treatment group [10.8%] than in the placebo group [5.7%].

MANAGEMENT: The use of bedaquiline with other potentially hepatotoxic agents should be avoided whenever possible (e.g., acetaminophen; alcohol; androgens and anabolic steroids; other antituberculous agents; azole antifungal agents; ACE inhibitors; disulfiram; endothelin receptor antagonists; ketolide and macrolide antibiotics; interferons; kinase inhibitors; minocycline; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors; proteasome inhibitors; retinoids; sulfonamides; tamoxifen; thiazolidinediones; tolvaptan; vincristine; zileuton; anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, hydantoins, felbamate, and valproic acid; lipid-lowering medications such as fenofibrate, lomitapide, mipomersen, niacin, and statins; herbals and nutritional supplements such as black cohosh, chaparral, comfrey, DHEA, kava, pennyroyal oil, and red yeast rice), especially in patients with diminished hepatic reserve. Patients treated with bedaquiline should have serum ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin monitored at baseline and monthly during treatment, or as often as needed. An increase of serum aminotransferases to greater than 3 times ULN should be followed by repeat testing within 48 hours. Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity such as fever, rash, itching, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, malaise, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, pale stools, and jaundice. Discontinue bedaquiline if aminotransferase elevations are accompanied by total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 times ULN, aminotransferase elevations are greater than 8 times ULN, or aminotransferase elevations persist beyond 2 weeks.

References

  1. "Product Information. Sirturo (bedaquiline)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals (2013):

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Moderate

emtricitabine bedaquiline

Applies to: emtricitabine / nelfinavir / tenofovir and Sirturo (bedaquiline)

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration of bedaquiline with other agents known to induce hepatotoxicity may potentiate the risk of liver injury. In clinical trials, hepatic adverse drug reactions developed in more bedaquiline-treated patients than in those who received other drugs used to treat tuberculosis. In patients receiving bedaquiline or placebo in combination with other drugs used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, reversible aminotransferase elevations of at least 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) developed more frequently in the bedaquiline treatment group [10.8%] than in the placebo group [5.7%].

MANAGEMENT: The use of bedaquiline with other potentially hepatotoxic agents should be avoided whenever possible (e.g., acetaminophen; alcohol; androgens and anabolic steroids; other antituberculous agents; azole antifungal agents; ACE inhibitors; disulfiram; endothelin receptor antagonists; ketolide and macrolide antibiotics; interferons; kinase inhibitors; minocycline; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors; proteasome inhibitors; retinoids; sulfonamides; tamoxifen; thiazolidinediones; tolvaptan; vincristine; zileuton; anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, hydantoins, felbamate, and valproic acid; lipid-lowering medications such as fenofibrate, lomitapide, mipomersen, niacin, and statins; herbals and nutritional supplements such as black cohosh, chaparral, comfrey, DHEA, kava, pennyroyal oil, and red yeast rice), especially in patients with diminished hepatic reserve. Patients treated with bedaquiline should have serum ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin monitored at baseline and monthly during treatment, or as often as needed. An increase of serum aminotransferases to greater than 3 times ULN should be followed by repeat testing within 48 hours. Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity such as fever, rash, itching, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, malaise, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, pale stools, and jaundice. Discontinue bedaquiline if aminotransferase elevations are accompanied by total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 times ULN, aminotransferase elevations are greater than 8 times ULN, or aminotransferase elevations persist beyond 2 weeks.

References

  1. "Product Information. Sirturo (bedaquiline)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals (2013):

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

bedaquiline food

Applies to: Sirturo (bedaquiline)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral bioavailability of bedaquiline. When administered with a standard meal containing approximately 22 grams of fat (558 total Kcal), the relative bioavailability of bedaquiline increased by approximately 2-fold compared to administration under fasted conditions.

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with alcohol may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity associated with the use of bedaquiline. In clinical trials, hepatic adverse drug reactions developed in more bedaquiline-treated patients than in those who received other drugs used to treat tuberculosis. In patients receiving bedaquiline or placebo in combination with other drugs used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, reversible aminotransferase elevations of at least 3 times the upper limit of normal developed more frequently in the bedaquiline treatment group [10.8%] than in the placebo group [5.7%].

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, bedaquiline should be taken with food. Patients should avoid alcohol use during treatment.

References

  1. "Product Information. Sirturo (bedaquiline)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals (2013):

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Minor

tenofovir food

Applies to: emtricitabine / nelfinavir / tenofovir

Food enhances the oral absorption and bioavailability of tenofovir, the active entity of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. According to the product labeling, administration of the drug following a high-fat meal increased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of tenofovir by approximately 14% and 40%, respectively, compared to administration in the fasting state. However, administration with a light meal did not significantly affect the pharmacokinetics of tenofovir compared to administration in the fasting state. Food delays the time to reach tenofovir Cmax by approximately 1 hour. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate may be administered without regard to meals.

References

  1. "Product Information. Viread (tenofovir)." Gilead Sciences (2001):

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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