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Drug Interactions between efavirenz and Vocabria

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efavirenz cabotegravir

Applies to: efavirenz and Vocabria (cabotegravir)

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CONTRAINDICATED: Coadministration with inducers of uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT)1A1 or 1A9 may decrease the plasma concentrations of cabotegravir. Cabotegravir is primarily metabolized by UGT1A1 and to a lesser extent by UGT 1A9. In 15 study subjects given a single 30 mg dose of cabotegravir with the UGT 1A1 inducer rifampin (600 mg once daily), mean cabotegravir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) were reduced by 6% and 59%, respectively. Loss of therapeutic efficacy of cabotegravir may occur.

MANAGEMENT: According to the manufacturer of cabotegravir, due to the potential for loss of therapeutic efficacy, its concomitant use with UGT 1A1 inducers including, but not limited to carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, and rifapentine is considered contraindicated.

References

  1. (2021) "Product Information. Cabenuva (cabotegravir-rilpivirine)." ViiV Healthcare ULC
  2. (2021) "Product Information. Vocabria (cabotegravir)." ViiV Healthcare
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  5. Song I, Borland J, Chen S, Guta P, Lou Y, Wilfret D, Wajima T, Savina P, Peppercorn AF, castellino s, wagner d, Hosking L, Mosteller M, Rubio JP (2014) "Effects of enzyme inducers efavirenz and tipranavir/ritonavir on the pharmacokinetics of the HIV integrase inhibitor dolutegravir" Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 70, p. 1173-1179
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

efavirenz food

Applies to: efavirenz

Taking efavirenz with food increases the amount of medicine in your body, which may increase the frequency of side effects. You should take efavirenz once a day on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime. Taking it at bedtime may make some side effects such as dizziness, trouble sleeping, drowsiness, trouble concentrating, and/or unusual dreams less bothersome. However, these symptoms may be more severe if efavirenz is used with alcohol or mood-altering (street) drugs. You should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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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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