Drug Interaction Report

MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 and/or uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1 may increase the plasma concentrations of bictegravir. According to the product labeling, bictegravir is a substrate of both CYP450 3A4 and UGT1A1; however, the extent to which each enzymatic pathway contributes to the metabolic clearance of bictegravir has not been reported. In healthy volunteers studied under fasted conditions, administration of a single 75 mg dose of bictegravir during treatment with the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor voriconazole (300 mg twice daily) increased mean bictegravir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 9% and 61%, respectively, compared to administration of bictegravir alone. In addition, in healthy volunteers studied under fed conditions, administration of a single 75 mg dose of bictegravir during treatment with the potent CYP450 3A4 and UGT1A1 inhibitor atazanavir (400 mg once daily) increased mean bictegravir AUC by 315%, compared to administration of bictegravir alone.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when bictegravir is used with CYP450 3A4 and UGT1A1 inhibitors. Patients should be monitored for increased adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food increases the absorption of itraconazole capsules but decreases the absorption of itraconazole oral solution. Cola beverages may increase the bioavailability of itraconazole capsules. Itraconazole capsules require an acidic gastric pH for adequate dissolution and subsequent absorption. Cola beverages help lower gastric pH and improve absorption.

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may impair the absorption of itraconazole capsules, resulting in decreased antifungal effects. In a small, randomized, crossover study, the administration of itraconazole capsules with double-strength grapefruit juice (compared to water) was associated with significantly decreased (43%) plasma concentrations of itraconazole and its pharmacologically active hydroxy metabolite, as well as delayed times to reach peak concentrations of both. The exact mechanism of interaction is unknown but may involve reduced absorption of itraconazole secondary to enhanced activity of intestinal P-glycoprotein drug efflux pumps and delayed gastric emptying induced by certain compounds present in grapefruits. Another study reported no pharmacokinetic changes with single-strength grapefruit juice. Whether or not these observations apply to itraconazole oral solution is unknown.

MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends that the capsules be taken immediately after a full meal and the solution be taken on an empty stomach to ensure maximal absorption. Cola beverages may help increase the bioavailability of itraconazole capsules, particularly in patients with hypochlorhydria or those treated concomitantly with gastric acid suppressants. Until more information is available, it may be advisable to avoid the consumption of grapefruits and grapefruit juice during itraconazole therapy.

Food enhances the oral absorption and bioavailability of tenofovir, the active entity of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. According to the product labeling, administration of the drug following a high-fat meal increased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of tenofovir by approximately 14% and 40%, respectively, compared to administration in the fasting state. However, administration with a light meal did not significantly affect the pharmacokinetics of tenofovir compared to administration in the fasting state. Food delays the time to reach tenofovir Cmax by approximately 1 hour. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate may be administered without regard to meals.