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Drug Interactions between bosentan and dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir

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Major

ritonavir bosentan

Applies to: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and bosentan

ADJUST DOSE: Coadministration with the pharmacokinetic boosters cobicistat and ritonavir may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of bosentan, particularly during the first few days of combined use. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of the OATP-mediated uptake of bosentan into hepatocytes. In healthy volunteers, coadministration of bosentan (125 mg twice daily) and lopinavir-ritonavir (400-100 mg twice daily) increased the trough concentrations of bosentan on Days 4 and 10 by approximately 48-fold and 5-fold, respectively, compared to those measured after administration of bosentan alone. Bosentan had no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of lopinavir-ritonavir. In contrast, bosentan may decrease the plasma concentration of cobicistat via induction of CYP450 3A4, which may result in the loss of therapeutic effects and development of resistance.

MANAGEMENT: The dosage of bosentan should be adjusted when used in combination with cobicistat or ritonavir. In patients who have been receiving cobicistat or ritonavir for at least 10 days when bosentan is prescribed, the latter should be initiated at 62.5 mg once daily or every other day depending on individual tolerability. Conversely, in patients who have been receiving bosentan when cobicistat or ritonavir is prescribed, the manufacturers recommend that use of bosentan be discontinued for at least 36 hours prior to initiating the pharmacokinetic booster. After at least 10 days following the initiation of cobicistat or ritonavir, bosentan may be resumed at 62.5 mg once daily or every other day based upon individual tolerability. There is limited experience with abrupt discontinuation of bosentan. Although no evidence for acute rebound has been observed, gradual dose reduction (62.5 mg twice daily for 3 to 7 days) should be considered to minimize the potential for clinical deterioration.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Tracleer (bosentan)." Actelion Pharmaceuticals US Inc
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  3. (2015) "Product Information. Evotaz (atazanavir-cobicistat)." Bristol-Myers Squibb

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ritonavir food

Applies to: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with food may modestly affect the bioavailability of ritonavir from the various available formulations. When the oral solution was given under nonfasting conditions, peak ritonavir concentrations decreased 23% and the extent of absorption decreased 7% relative to fasting conditions. Dilution of the oral solution (within one hour of dosing) with 240 mL of chocolate milk or a nutritional supplement (Advera or Ensure) did not significantly affect the extent and rate of ritonavir absorption. When a single 100 mg dose of the tablet was administered with a high-fat meal (907 kcal; 52% fat, 15% protein, 33% carbohydrates), approximately 20% decreases in mean peak concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) were observed relative to administration after fasting. Similar decreases in Cmax and AUC were reported when the tablet was administered with a moderate-fat meal. In contrast, the extent of absorption of ritonavir from the soft gelatin capsule formulation was 13% higher when administered with a meal (615 KCal; 14.5% fat, 9% protein, and 76% carbohydrate) relative to fasting.

MANAGEMENT: Ritonavir should be taken with meals to enhance gastrointestinal tolerability.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Norvir (ritonavir)." Abbott Pharmaceutical

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Moderate

paritaprevir food

Applies to: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral bioavailability of ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, and dasabuvir. Relative to fasting conditions, administration of ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, and dasabuvir with a moderate-fat meal (approximately 600 Kcal; 20% to 30% calories from fat) increased the mean systemic exposure (AUC) by 82%, 211%, 49%, and 30%, respectively. Relative to fasting conditions, administration of ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, and dasabuvir with a high-fat meal (approximately 900 Kcal; with 60% calories from fat) increased the mean AUC by 76%, 180%, 44%, and 22%, respectively.

MANAGEMENT: Ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir plus dasabuvir should always be administered with a meal. The fat or calorie content does not matter.

References

  1. (2022) "Product Information. Viekira Pak (dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprev/ritonav)." AbbVie US LLC

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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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