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Drug Interactions between atazanavir and Crixivan

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Major

indinavir atazanavir

Applies to: Crixivan (indinavir) and atazanavir

CONTRAINDICATED: Atazanavir causes indirect (unconjugated) hyperbilirubinemia in most patients due to inhibition of UDP-glucuronosyl transferase (UGT). Additive effects may occur during coadministration with indinavir, which is associated with indirect hyperbilirubinemia in approximately 14% of treated patients. The condition is generally asymptomatic and reversible upon drug discontinuation when the drugs are administered individually. However, their use in combination has not been studied, and there are no long-term safety data on patients who experience persistent elevations in total bilirubin greater than 5 times the upper limit of normal.

MANAGEMENT: The concomitant use of indinavir and atazanavir is considered contraindicated.

References (2)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Crixivan (indinavir)." Merck & Co., Inc
  2. (2003) "Product Information. Reyataz (atazanavir)." Bristol-Myers Squibb

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

indinavir food

Applies to: Crixivan (indinavir)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: According to the manufacturer, coadministration with a meal high in calories, fat, and protein reduces the absorption of indinavir. In ten patients given indinavir in this manner, the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of indinavir decreased by an average of 84% and 77%, respectively. In contrast, grapefruit juice may have only minor effects on the oral bioavailability of indinavir. The manufacturer's package labeling states that administration of a single 400 mg dose of indinavir with 8 oz. of grapefruit juice decreased indinavir AUC by an average of 26%. Likewise, a study consisting of 14 HIV-infected subjects found no uniform nor significant changes in steady-state indinavir AUC during administration with double-strength grapefruit juice compared to water. There was, however, a delay in absorption (Tmax) due to grapefruit juice that is unlikely to be of clinical significance.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, indinavir should be administered without food but with water 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Alternatively, indinavir may be administered with other liquids such as skim milk, juice, coffee, or tea, or with a light meal (e.g., dry toast with jelly, juice, and coffee with skim milk and sugar; corn flakes, skim milk and sugar).

References (3)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Crixivan (indinavir)." Merck & Co., Inc
  2. Yeh KC, Deutsch PJ, Haddix H, Hesney M, Hoagland V, Ju WD, Justice SJ, Osborne B, Sterrett AT, Stone JA, Woolf E, Waldman S (1998) "Single-dose pharmacokinetics of indinavir and the effect of food." Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 42, p. 332-8
  3. Shelton MJ, Wynn HE, Newitt RG, DiFrancesco R (2001) "Effects of grapefruit juice on pharmacokinetic exposure to indinavir in HIV-positive subjects." J Clin Pharmacol, 41, p. 435-42
Moderate

atazanavir food

Applies to: atazanavir

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration of atazanavir with food enhances oral bioavailability and reduces pharmacokinetic variability. According to the manufacturer, administration with a light meal increased the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of a single 400 mg dose of atazanavir by 57% and 70%, respectively, relative to the fasting state. Administration with a high-fat meal resulted in a mean increase of 35% in atazanavir AUC and no change in Cmax compared to fasting. The coefficient of variation of AUC and Cmax decreased by approximately one-half when given with either a light or high-fat meal compared to the fasting state.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, atazanavir should be administered with or immediately after a meal.

References (1)
  1. (2003) "Product Information. Reyataz (atazanavir)." Bristol-Myers Squibb

Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Protease inhibitors

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'protease inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'protease inhibitors' category:

  • atazanavir
  • Crixivan (indinavir)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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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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