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Drug Interactions between dolutegravir and st. john's wort

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Major

St. John's wort dolutegravir

Applies to: st. john's wort and dolutegravir

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent inducers of UGT1A1 and CYP450 3A4 isoenzymes may significantly decrease the plasma concentrations of dolutegravir, which is primarily metabolized by UGT1A1 with some contribution from CYP450 3A4. Dolutegravir is also a substrate of UGT1A3, UGT1A9, and P-glycoprotein in vitro. In 16 study subjects, administration of dolutegravir 50 mg once daily with the potent CYP450 3A4 inducer carbamazepine at a dose of 300 mg twice daily decreased dolutegravir peak plasma concentration (Cmax), systemic exposure (AUC) and trough plasma concentration (Cmin; 24 hours post-dose) by 33%, 49%, and 73%, respectively, compared to administration without carbamazepine. Data are not available for other potent CYP450 3A4 inducers phenytoin, phenobarbital (phenobarbitone), and St. John's wort.

MANAGEMENT: In patients with HIV-1 without integrase inhibitor (INI) resistance, some authorities recommend a dolutegravir dose of 50 mg twice daily for both adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 40 kg when coadministered with potent UGT1A1 and CYP450 3A4 inducers including carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and St. John's Wort. However, other authorities advise that coadministration of dolutegravir with these inducers should be avoided. The safety and efficacy of dosages above 50 mg twice daily have not been evaluated. Alternative treatment combinations that do not include metabolic inducers should be considered whenever possible for INI-experienced patients with certain INI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INI resistance. In addition, concomitant use of potent UGT1A1 and CYP450 3A4 inducers with fixed-dose combination products containing dolutegravir is not recommended; however, when used in combination with carbamazepine, some authorities advise administration of an additional 50 mg daily dose of dolutegravir approximately 12 hours from the combination product. Local antiretroviral treatment experts should be consulted for current practice.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  3. (2013) "Product Information. Tivicay (dolutegravir)." ViiV Healthcare
  4. (2014) "Product Information. Triumeq (abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine)." ViiV Healthcare
  5. (2019) "Product Information. Dovato (dolutegravir-lamivudine)." ViiV Healthcare
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

St. John's wort food

Applies to: st. john's wort

GENERALLY AVOID: An isolated case report suggests that foods containing large amounts of tyramine may precipitate a hypertensive crisis in patients treated with St. John's wort. The mechanism of interaction is unknown, as St. John's wort is not thought to possess monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibiting activity at concentrations achieved in vivo. The case patient was a 41-year-old man who had been taking St. John's wort for seven days prior to presentation at the emergency room with confusion and disorientation. The patient recalled last eating aged cheese and having a glass of red wine approximately 10 hours prior to admission. No other cause of delirium or hypertension could be identified. In addition, alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of St. John's wort. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

MANAGEMENT: Until further information is available, patients treated with St. John's wort should consider avoiding consumption of protein foods in which aging or breakdown of protein is used to increase flavor. These foods include cheese (particularly strong, aged or processed cheeses), sour cream, wine (particularly red wine), champagne, beer, pickled herring, anchovies, caviar, shrimp paste, liver (particularly chicken liver), dry sausage, figs, raisins, bananas, avocados, chocolate, soy sauce, bean curd, yogurt, papaya products, meat tenderizers, fava beans, protein extracts, and dietary supplements. Caffeine may also precipitate hypertensive crisis so its intake should be minimized as well. Patients should also be advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol.

References

  1. Patel S, Robinson R, Burk M (2002) "Hypertensive crisis associated with St. John's Wort." Am J Med, 112, p. 507-8

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Minor

dolutegravir food

Applies to: dolutegravir

Food increases the extent of absorption and slows the rate of absorption of dolutegravir. When administered with a low-, moderate- or high-fat meal, dolutegravir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) increased by 46%, 52% and 67%, systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 33%, 41% and 66%, and time to reach Cmax (Tmax) increased from 2 hours to 3, 4 and 5 hours, respectively, compared to administration under fasted conditions. Dolutegravir may be taken with or without food.

References

  1. (2013) "Product Information. Tivicay (dolutegravir)." ViiV Healthcare

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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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