Drug Interaction Report

MONITOR: Coadministration with inducers of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme and/or P-glycoprotein efflux transporter may decrease the plasma concentrations of maraviroc, which is a substrate of both. According to the product labeling, administration of maraviroc (100 mg twice a day) with the potent CYP450 3A4/P-glycoprotein inducer rifampin (600 mg once a day) reduced the mean maraviroc peak plasma concentration (Cmax), systemic exposure (AUC) and trough plasma concentration (Cmin) by 66%, 63% and 78%, respectively, compared to administration alone. When the same dosage of maraviroc was administered with efavirenz (600 mg once a day), maraviroc Cmax, AUC, and Cmin decreased by approximately 50% each. In contrast, maraviroc Cmax increased by 25% and AUC increased by 153% during coadministration with efavirenz (600 mg once a day) plus the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors lopinavir/ritonavir (400 mg/100 mg twice a day). An even greater increase of 2.3-fold in Cmax and 5-fold in AUC was observed during coadministration of maraviroc (300 mg twice a day) and efavirenz plus saquinavir/ritonavir (1000 mg/100 mg twice a day).

MANAGEMENT: Given the risk of reduced viral susceptibility and resistance development associated with subtherapeutic antiretroviral drug levels, caution is advised if maraviroc is used with CYP450 3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein inducers. A dosage adjustment for maraviroc may be necessary if an interaction is suspected. Some authorities recommend a dosage of 300 mg twice daily when administered concomitantly with rifabutin and tipranavir/ritonavir or fosamprenavir/ritonavir. However, if a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, delavirdine, clarithromycin, telithromycin, nefazodone, or any protease inhibitor (except tipranavir/ritonavir or fosamprenavir/ritonavir) is also used with the inducer, then maraviroc dosage should be reduced to 150 mg twice daily.

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes. Hypoglycemia most frequently occurs during acute consumption of alcohol. Even modest amounts can lower blood sugar significantly, especially when the alcohol is ingested on an empty stomach or following exercise. The mechanism involves inhibition of both gluconeogenesis as well as the counter-regulatory response to hypoglycemia. Episodes of hypoglycemia may last for 8 to 12 hours after ethanol ingestion. By contrast, chronic alcohol abuse can cause impaired glucose tolerance and hyperglycemia. Moderate alcohol consumption generally does not affect blood glucose levels in patients with well controlled diabetes. A disulfiram-like reaction (e.g., flushing, headache, and nausea) to alcohol has been reported frequently with the use of chlorpropamide and very rarely with other sulfonylureas.

MANAGEMENT: Patients with diabetes should avoid consuming alcohol if their blood glucose is not well controlled, or if they have hypertriglyceridemia, neuropathy, or pancreatitis. Patients with well controlled diabetes should limit their alcohol intake to one drink daily for women and two drinks daily for men (1 drink = 5 oz wine, 12 oz beer, or 1.5 oz distilled spirits) in conjunction with their normal meal plan. Alcohol should not be consumed on an empty stomach or following exercise.

Administration with food may reduce the bioavailability of maraviroc. According to the product labeling, coadministration of a 300 mg dose of maraviroc with a high-fat breakfast reduced maraviroc peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 33% in healthy volunteers. However, no food restrictions were used in the clinical studies that demonstrated the safety and efficacy of maraviroc. Therefore, maraviroc can be taken with or without food at the recommended dosage.