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Drug Interactions between Alli and emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

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Moderate

orlistat tenofovir

Applies to: Alli (orlistat) and emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

MONITOR: Orlistat may theoretically reduce the gastrointestinal absorption and therapeutic efficacy of antiretroviral agents. The mechanism may involve retention of lipophilic medicines in the gastrointestinal tract or reduced gastrointestinal tract transit time. Data have been reported for efavirenz and lopinavir. Other antiretroviral agents may also be affected.

MANAGEMENT: The potential reduction in antiretroviral efficacy should be considered before initiating treatment with orlistat. Patients who take antiretroviral medications should be advised to consult their physician before using the non-prescription brand of orlistat.

References

  1. MHRA. Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency "Orlistat: theoretical interaction with antiretroviral HIV medicines. http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/DrugSafetyUpdate/CON392868" (2014):

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Moderate

orlistat emtricitabine

Applies to: Alli (orlistat) and emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

MONITOR: Orlistat may theoretically reduce the gastrointestinal absorption and therapeutic efficacy of antiretroviral agents. The mechanism may involve retention of lipophilic medicines in the gastrointestinal tract or reduced gastrointestinal tract transit time. Data have been reported for efavirenz and lopinavir. Other antiretroviral agents may also be affected.

MANAGEMENT: The potential reduction in antiretroviral efficacy should be considered before initiating treatment with orlistat. Patients who take antiretroviral medications should be advised to consult their physician before using the non-prescription brand of orlistat.

References

  1. MHRA. Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency "Orlistat: theoretical interaction with antiretroviral HIV medicines. http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/DrugSafetyUpdate/CON392868" (2014):

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Drug and food interactions

Minor

tenofovir food

Applies to: emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

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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Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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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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