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Drug Interactions between saquinavir and Triumeq PD

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Minor

saquinavir dolutegravir

Applies to: saquinavir and Triumeq PD (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine)

Theoretically, coadministration with inhibitors of UGT1A or CYP450 3A4 isoenzymes may increase 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. Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors such as boceprevir (800 mg every 8 hours) and telaprevir (750 mg every 8 hours) had no significant effects on the pharmacokinetics of dolutegravir given at 50 mg once daily. The interaction has not been studied or reported with UGT1A1 inhibitors such as nilotinib, regorafenib, and sorafenib. However, it is possible that simultaneous inhibition of UGT1A1 and CYP450 3A4 may lead to a clinically significant interaction with dolutegravir. In 12 study subjects, administration of dolutegravir (30 mg once daily) with the dual UGT1A1 and CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, atazanavir (400 mg once daily), increased dolutegravir peak plasma concentration (Cmax), systemic exposure (AUC) and trough plasma concentration (Cmin; 24 hours postdose) by 50%, 91% and 180%, respectively, compared to administration without atazanavir. When the same dosage of dolutegravir was given with atazanavir/ritonavir 300 mg/100 mg once daily, the Cmax, AUC and Cmin of dolutegravir increased by 34%, 62% an 121%, respectively. Because safety data regarding increased dolutegravir exposures are limited, caution may be advisable if dolutegravir is used in combination with both a UGT1A1 inhibitor and a CYP450 3A4 inhibitor.

References

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

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

saquinavir food

Applies to: saquinavir

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food significantly increases the absorption of saquinavir.

MONITOR: Coadministration with grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of saquinavir. The primary mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits. In eight healthy volunteers, ingestion of 400 mL of grapefruit juice prior to administration of a 600 mg dose of saquinavir mesylate increased the area under the plasma concentration-time curve and oral bioavailability of saquinavir by 50% and 100%, respectively, compared to water; however, the increase is not considered clinically relevant. A high degree of intersubject variability in the grapefruit juice effect was also observed. The extent to which this interaction may occur with the saquinavir free base soft gelatin capsule is unknown. However, the saquinavir soft gelatin capsule formulation is no longer commercially available.

MANAGEMENT: Saquinavir mesylate should be taken with meals or within 2 hours after eating to enhance bioavailability. Patients should be advised to avoid the consumption of large amounts of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during saquinavir therapy unless otherwise directed by their doctor, as the interaction is unreliable and subject to a high degree of interpatient variation.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Invirase (saquinavir)." Roche Laboratories
  2. Kupferschmidt HHT, Fattinger KE, Ha HR, Follath F, Krahenbuhl S (1998) "Grapefruit juice enhances the bioavailability of the HIV protease inhibitor saquinavir in man." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 45, p. 355-9
  3. Bailey DG, Malcolm J, Arnold O, Spence JD (1998) "Grapefruit juice-drug interactions." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 46, p. 101-10
  4. Eagling VA, Profit L, Back DJ (1999) "Inhibition of the CYP3A4-mediated metabolism and P-glycoprotein-mediated transport of the HIV-I protease inhibitor saquinavir by grapefruit juice components." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 48, p. 543-52
  5. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  6. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
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Minor

dolutegravir food

Applies to: Triumeq PD (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine)

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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