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Drug Interactions between Insta-Char with Sorbitol and Trizivir

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Moderate

lamiVUDine sorbitol

Applies to: Trizivir (abacavir / lamivudine / zidovudine) and Insta-Char with Sorbitol (charcoal / sorbitol)

GENERALLY AVOID: Sorbitol may decrease the serum concentration of lamivudine. The mechanism of interaction has not been established. In an open-label, randomized sequence, 4-period, crossover study of 16 healthy adult subjects, a single 300 mg dose of lamivudine oral solution was administered alone or in combination with a single 3.2 g, 10.2 g, or 13.4 g dose of sorbitol oral solution. Coadministration of lamivudine with sorbitol resulted in dose-dependent decreases in lamivudine AUC (14%, 32%, and 36%) and Cmax (28%, 52%, and 55%).

MANAGEMENT: When possible, avoid use of lamivudine with products that contain osmotic polyalcohols (e.g., sorbitol) or monosaccharide alcohols (e.g., lactitol, mannitol). If coadministration cannot be avoided, more frequent monitoring of viral load should be considered.

References

  1. "Product Information. Epivir (lamivudine)." Glaxo Wellcome PROD (2001):
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
  4. Adkison K, Wolstenholme A, Lou Y, et al. "Effect of Sorbitol on the Pharmacokinetic Profile of Lamivudine Oral Solution in Adults: An Open-label, Randomized Study." Clin Pharmacol Ther (2017):
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Drug and food interactions

Minor

zidovudine food

Applies to: Trizivir (abacavir / lamivudine / zidovudine)

Food may have variable effects on the oral bioavailability of zidovudine. Fatty foods have been reported to decrease the rate and extent of zidovudine absorption following oral administration. In a study of 13 AIDS patients, mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of zidovudine were 2.8 and 1.4 times higher, respectively, in fasting patients than in those administered the medication with breakfast. In addition, variations in plasma zidovudine concentrations were increased when administered in the fed state. In another study of eight patients, the time to reach peak concentration (Tmax) was increased from 0.68 to 1.95 hours, and Cmax was reduced by 50% when zidovudine was administered with a liquid high-fat meal relative to fasting. Protein meals can also delay the absorption and reduce the Cmax of zidovudine, although the extent of absorption is not significantly affected. The clinical significance of these alterations, if any, is unknown. The product labeling states that zidovudine may be taken with or without food.

References

  1. Lotterer E, Ruhnke M, Trautman M, et al. "Decreased and variable systemic availability of zidovudine in patients with AIDS if administered with a meal." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 40 (1991): 305-8
  2. Unadkat JD, Collier AC, Crosby SS, et al. "Pharmacokinetics of oral zidovudine (azidothymidine) in patients with AIDS when administered with and without a high-fat meal." AIDS 4 (1990): 229-32
  3. "Product Information. Retrovir (zidovudine)." Glaxo Wellcome PROD (2001):
  4. Sahai J, Gallicano K, Garber G, et al. "The effect of a protein meal on zidovudine pharmacokinetics in HIV-infected patients." Br J Clin Pharmacol 33 (1992): 657-60
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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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