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Interactions Between Sedatives/Hypnotics/Anxiolytics and Antiretrovirals Antiretroviral Pharmacokinetic Characteristics (summary): Metabolism Protease Inhibitors (PIs) Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) Integrase Inhibitors atazanavir (Reyataz®)1, darunavir (Prezista®)2, fosamprenavir (Telzir®)3, indinavir (Crixivan®)4, lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra)5, nelfinavir (Viracept®)6, ritonavir (Norvir®)7, saquinavir (Invirase®)8, tipranavir (Aptivus)9 efavirenz (Sustiva®)10, etravirine (Intelence)11, nevirapine (Viramune®)12, rilpivirine (Edurant®)13 dolutegravir (Tivicay®),14, elvitegravir/cobicistat (Stribild®, single-tablet regimen with tenofovir/emtricitabine)15, raltegravir (Isentress®)16 Mainly CYP3A4 Efavirenz, nevirapine: CYP3A4, 2B6 (minor) Dolutegravir: UGT1A1, CYP3A4 (10-15%). Elvitegravir: CYP3A, UGT1A1/3 Etravirine: CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19. Hepatic Inhibitor Cobicistat: CYP3A, 2D6 (minor) Rilpivirine: CYP3A4 (major), as well as CYP2C19, 1A2, 2C8/9/10 (minor). Raltegravir: UGT1A1 Mainly CYP3A4 (darunavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, amprenavir >> saquinavir) Efavirenz: 2C9, 2C1910 (? Clinical significance). Atazanavir: 3A4, UGT1A1 >>2C8 (weak) Etravirine11: CYP2C9 (weak), CYP2C19 (moderate), p-glycoprotein (weak) Cobicistat: CYP3A, CYP2D6; also pglycoprotein (P-gp), BCRP, OATP1B1 and OATP1B3. Caution when unboosted atazanavir is coadministered with drugs that are 2C8 substrates with narrow therapeutic indices (e.g., paclitaxel, repaglinide); clinically significant interactions with 2C8 substrates are not expected when atazanavir is boosted with ritonavir. Delavirdine (Rescriptor®):20 3A4 (potent) Dolutegravir inhibits the renal organic cation transporter, OCT2.14 Raltegravir has no inhibitory or inductive potential in vitro.16 Nelfinavir: 2B6 in vitro. Ritonavir: CYP3A4 (potent)> >2D6 >2C9 >2C19 >2A6 >1A2>2E1. At low boosting doses, ritonavir has a negligible effect in CYP2D6 inhibition.5 Ritonavir inhibits CYP2B6 in vitro,17 but induces 2B6 in vivo.18 Tipranavir: 2D619 Hepatic Inducer Nelfinavir: UGT, 2B6, 2C8, 2C9/1921 Efavirenz: 3A4 (potent), 2B622 and UGT1A123 Dolutegravir does not induce CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4 in vitro.14 Ritonavir: UGT, CYP1A2, CYP2C9/19, 2B6 Prepared by: Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D., Northern Alberta Program, Edmonton, Alberta. Updated by Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D. & Alice Tseng, Pharm.D., Toronto General Hospital August 2013 www.hivclinic.ca Page 1 o f 9 Interactions Between Sedatives/Hypnotics/Anxiolytics and Antiretrovirals Protease Inhibitors (PIs) Tipranavir: mixed induction/inhibition effects; often acts as inducer of CYP3A4 (potent) and UGT, even when boosted with ritonavir9 Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) Integrase Inhibitors Etravirine11: 3A4 (weak) Elvitegravir: CYP2C9 (modest) Nevirapine12: 3A4, 2B6 (potent) Raltegravir has no inhibitory or inductive potential in vitro.16 Rilpivirine: 2C19 (moderate), CYP1A2, 2B6 and 3A4 (weak).24 A clinically relevant effect on CYP enzyme activity is considered unlikely with the 25 mg dose.13 Sedative Route of 25, 26 Metabolism Alprazolam (APZ) Xanax® Bromazepam Parent: CYP3A Metabolite: UGT (4 &alpha hydroxy) Parent: Hydroxylation Protease Inhibitors 27 atazanavir (Reyataz®) , darunavir 2 3 (Prezista®) , fosamprenavir (Telzir®) , 4 indinavir (Crixivan®) , 5 lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) , nelfinavir 6 7 (Viracept®) , ritonavir (Norvir®) , 8 saquinavir (Invirase®) , tipranavir 9 (Aptivus) Possible ↑ alprazolam concentrations. NNRTIs 10 efavirenz (Sustiva®) , etravirine 11 (Intelence) , nevirapine 12 (Viramune®) , rilpivirine 13 (Edurant®) possible ↓ alprazolam concentrations and withdrawal Elvitegravir/cobicistat: possible ↑ alprazolam concentrations. Monitor and reduce benzodiazepine dose 15 if necessary. possible ↓ bromazepam Elvitegravir/cobicistat: Alprazolam is no longer contraindicated in the Norvir® 7 product monograph. Short-term study of 1mg alprazolam with 4 doses of ritonavir 200 mg resulted in 148% ↑ alprazoma AUC 28 and ↑ t ½ from 13 to 30 hours. Steady-state study of 1 mg alprazolam with 12 days of ritonavir resulted in a 29 12% ↓ alprazolam AUC. This likely reflects early inhibitory and chronic induction effects of ritonavir. Based on this, therapy can likely be initiated using very low alprazolam doses, and monitoring for tolerability and efficacy. After 2-3 weeks, alprazolam dosage may need to be increased. Possible ↑ bromazepam Integrase Inhibitor dolutegravir (Tivicay®),14, elvitegravir/cobicistat (Stribild®, single-tablet regimen with tenofovir/emtricitabine)15, raltegravir (Isentress®)16 Prepared by: Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D., Northern Alberta Program, Edmonton, Alberta. Updated by Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D. & Alice Tseng, Pharm.D., Toronto General Hospital August 2013 www.hivclinic.ca Page 2 o f 9 Interactions Between Sedatives/Hypnotics/Anxiolytics and Antiretrovirals Protease Inhibitors 27 atazanavir (Reyataz®) , darunavir 2 3 (Prezista®) , fosamprenavir (Telzir®) , 4 indinavir (Crixivan®) , 5 lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) , nelfinavir 6 7 (Viracept®) , ritonavir (Norvir®) , 8 saquinavir (Invirase®) , tipranavir 9 (Aptivus) concentrations Sedative Route of 25, 26 Metabolism Lectopam® Buspirone Buspar® Chloral hydrate (Novo, PMS) Clonazepam Rivotril® Clorazepate Tranxene® Diazepam Valium® Parent: CYP3A4 Buspirone has immunomodulating properties. A significant ↑ in CD4/CD8 ratio, and a ↓ in CD8+ T-cell counts was observed in HIV patients who were 30 not on antiretrovirals. Parent: AD Metabolite: UGT (trichloroethanol) Parent: CYP3A4 possible ↑ buspirone concentrations Parent: Acid hydrolysis Metabolites (active): nordiazepam, 2C19desmethyldiazepam Parent: CYP2C19>3A Metabolites (active): nordiazepam, Ndesmethyldiazepam, temazepam 32 Estazolam Prosom® Parent: CYP3A4 Eszopiclone Parent: CYP3A4, 2E1 33 Case report of patient with Parkinsonlike symptoms (ataxia, shuffling gait, cogwheel rigidity, resting tremor, and sad affect) 6 weeks after ritonavir/indinavir (400mg/400mg BID) were added to buspirone 40mg 31 am/30mg pm. no predicted effect NNRTIs 10 efavirenz (Sustiva®) , etravirine 11 (Intelence) , nevirapine 12 (Viramune®) , rilpivirine 13 (Edurant®) concentrations and withdrawal possible ↓ buspirone concentrations and withdrawal Integrase Inhibitor dolutegravir (Tivicay®),14, elvitegravir/cobicistat (Stribild®, single-tablet regimen with tenofovir/emtricitabine)15, raltegravir (Isentress®)16 possible ↑ bromazepam concentrations. Monitor and reduce benzodiazepine dose 15 if necessary. Elvitegravir/cobicistat: possible ↑ buspirone concentrations. Monitor and reduce benzodiazepine dose 15 if necessary. no predicted effect No predicted effect possible ↑ clonazepam concentrations possible ↓ clonazepam concentrations and withdrawal possible ↑ metabolite concentrations possible ↓ metabolite concentrations and withdrawal Elvitegravir/cobicistat: potential for ↑ clonazepam 15 concentrations. Possible ↑ metabolite concentrations with elvitegravir/cobicstat. Clorazepate is no longer contraindicated in the Norvir® 7 product monograph; use with caution. possible ↑ diazepam and nordiazepam concentrations Diazepam is no longer contraindicated in the Norvir® 7 product monograph; ; use with caution. possible ↑ estazolam concentrations possible ↑ eszopiclone concentrations possible ↓ diazepam and nordiazepam concentrations and withdrawal Elvitegravir/cobicistat: possible ↑ diazepam concentrations. Monitor and reduce benzodiazepine dose 15 if necessary. possible ↓ estazolam concentrations and withdrawal Elvitegravir/cobicistat: possible ↑ estazolam concentrations. Monitor and reduce benzodiazepine dose 15 if necessary. Elvitegravir/cobicistat: possible ↓ eszopiclone Prepared by: Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D., Northern Alberta Program, Edmonton, Alberta. Updated by Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D. & Alice Tseng, Pharm.D., Toronto General Hospital August 2013 www.hivclinic.ca Page 3 o f 9 Interactions Between Sedatives/Hypnotics/Anxiolytics and Antiretrovirals Sedative Route of 25, 26 Metabolism Protease Inhibitors 27 atazanavir (Reyataz®) , darunavir 2 3 (Prezista®) , fosamprenavir (Telzir®) , 4 indinavir (Crixivan®) , 5 lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) , nelfinavir 6 7 (Viracept®) , ritonavir (Norvir®) , 8 saquinavir (Invirase®) , tipranavir 9 (Aptivus) concentrations and withdrawal Lunesta® Flurazepam Dalmane® Parent: liver Metabolites (active): desalkyl, hydroxyethyl Lorazepam Ativan® Parent: UGT Midazolam (MDZ) Versed® Parent: CYP3A Metabolite: UGT (hydroxy) Nitrazepam NNRTIs 10 efavirenz (Sustiva®) , etravirine 11 (Intelence) , nevirapine 12 (Viramune®) , rilpivirine 13 (Edurant®) Parent: nitro-reduction, possible ↑ flurazepam concentrations Flurazepam is no longer contraindicated in the Norvir® 7 product monograph; use with caution. Nelfinavir, ritonavir and tipranavir may ↓ lorazepam concentrations via UGT induction. Contraindicated in product monographs. Possible ↑↑ midazolam concentrations. Saquinavir: case report of prolonged sedation requiring flumazenil with 34 combination. Kinetic study showing 5-fold ↑ PO MDZ AUC and 2.4-fold ↑ 35 IV MDZ AUC. In a retrospective cohort study, 51 patients were exposed to midazolam and PIs while undergoing bronchoscopy. The relative risk of severe prolonged sedation was 6.21 (9.80% in PI exposed vs. 1.58% in PI non-exposed). The length of hospitalization was 3 days longer in the PI exposed group. Coadministration of these agents should be avoided and alternate sedatives used for procedures. If the combination is used, 36 intensive monitoring is required. possible ↑ nitrazepam concentrations possible ↓ flurazepam concentrations and withdrawal Tipranavir may ↓ lorazepam concentrations (via UGT induction); no predicted effect with the NNRTIs. possible ↓ midazolam concentrations and efficacy Integrase Inhibitor dolutegravir (Tivicay®),14, elvitegravir/cobicistat (Stribild®, single-tablet regimen with tenofovir/emtricitabine)15, raltegravir (Isentress®)16 possible ↑ eszopiclone concentrations. Monitor and reduce benzodiazepine dose 15 if necessary. Elvitegravir/cobicistat: possible ↑ flurazepam concentrations. Monitor and reduce benzodiazepine dose 15 if necessary. No predicted effect. Oral midazolam is contraindicated with 15 elvitegravir/cobicistat. Parenteral midazolam: potential for ↑ midazolam concentrations with elvitegravir/cobicistat. Coadministration should be done in a setting that ensures close clinical monitoring and appropriate medical management in case of respiratory depression and/or prolonged sedation. Dosage reduction for midazolam should be considered, especially if more than a single dose of 15 midazolam is administered. possible ↓ nitrazepam Possible ↑ nitrazepam Prepared by: Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D., Northern Alberta Program, Edmonton, Alberta. Updated by Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D. & Alice Tseng, Pharm.D., Toronto General Hospital August 2013 www.hivclinic.ca Page 4 o f 9 Interactions Between Sedatives/Hypnotics/Anxiolytics and Antiretrovirals Protease Inhibitors 27 atazanavir (Reyataz®) , darunavir 2 3 (Prezista®) , fosamprenavir (Telzir®) , 4 indinavir (Crixivan®) , 5 lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) , nelfinavir 6 7 (Viracept®) , ritonavir (Norvir®) , 8 saquinavir (Invirase®) , tipranavir 9 (Aptivus) Sedative Route of 25, 26 Metabolism Mogadon® acetylation Oxazepam Serax® Parent: UGT Nelfinavir, ritonavir and tipranavir may ↓ oxazepam concentrations via UGT induction. Propofol Diprivan® Parent: CYP2B6 >UGT Possible ↓ propofol concentrations with ritonavir-boosted regimens. Ramelteon Rozerem® Parent: CYP1A2 >2C, 37 3A4 Temazepam Restoril® Parent: UGT>>CYP 38 (2B6, 2C, 3A) Triazolam (TZL) Halcion® Parent: CYP3A Metabolite: GT (4 & alpha hydroxy) Possible ↓ ramelteon concentrations with ritonavir-boosted regimens via 1A2, 2C9 induction; clinical significance unknown since ritonavir is also a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor. Use with caution and monitor for efficacy/ toxicity. Nelfinavir, ritonavir and tipranavir may ↓ temazepam concentrations via UGT induction. Contraindicated in product monographs; possible ↑ triazolam concentrations. May inhibit CYP3A4. In vitro study showed ritonavir is a 39 strong inhibitor of triazolam. Shortterm study of 0.125mg triazolam with 4 doses of ritonavir 200 mg resulted in ↑ triazolam half-life from 3.7 to 50 40, 41 hours. This likely reflects early inhibitory effects of ritonavir, but does not account for chronic induction. A significant interaction is unlikely. Valerian Root Zaleplon Starnoc concentrations and withdrawal 42, 43 Aldehyde oxidase > 44 CYP3A4 NNRTIs 10 efavirenz (Sustiva®) , etravirine 11 (Intelence) , nevirapine 12 (Viramune®) , rilpivirine 13 (Edurant®) Possible ↑ zaleplon concentrations. Tipranavir may ↓ oxazepam concentrations (via UGT induction); no predicted effect with the NNRTIs. Possible ↓ propofol concentrations with efavirenz or nevirapine-based regimens. no major predicted effect Integrase Inhibitor dolutegravir (Tivicay®),14, elvitegravir/cobicistat (Stribild®, single-tablet regimen with tenofovir/emtricitabine)15, raltegravir (Isentress®)16 concentrations with elvitegravir/cobicstat. No predicted effect. Possible ↑ ramelteon concentrations with elvitegravir/cobicstat. Use with caution and monitor for efficacy/toxicity. no predicted effect No predicted effect. possible ↓ triazolam concentrations and withdrawal Triazolam is contraindicated with 15 elvitegravir/cobicistat. A significant interaction is unlikely. Potential for additive CNS toxicity when starting EFV. Possible ↓ zaleplon concentrations. A significant interaction is unlikely. Possible ↑ zaleplon concentrations with Prepared by: Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D., Northern Alberta Program, Edmonton, Alberta. Updated by Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D. & Alice Tseng, Pharm.D., Toronto General Hospital August 2013 www.hivclinic.ca Page 5 o f 9 Interactions Between Sedatives/Hypnotics/Anxiolytics and Antiretrovirals Sedative Route of 25, 26 Metabolism Zolpidem Ambien Parent: CYP3A (61%) >> 2C9 (22%), 1A2 (14%) >> 2D6, 2C19 (<3%) Zopiclone Imovane® Parent: CYP3A4> 2C8, 38 2C9 Protease Inhibitors 27 atazanavir (Reyataz®) , darunavir 2 3 (Prezista®) , fosamprenavir (Telzir®) , 4 indinavir (Crixivan®) , 5 lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) , nelfinavir 6 7 (Viracept®) , ritonavir (Norvir®) , 8 saquinavir (Invirase®) , tipranavir 9 (Aptivus) possible ↑ in zolpidem concentrations No longer contraindicated in Norvir® 7 product monograph. In vitro study showed RTV is a less potent inhibitor of zolpidem than triazolam. In addition, short-term study of zolpidem 5.0 mg with 4 doses of RTV 200mg resulted in an insignificant increase in t ½ from 2 to 2.4 hours. There were no clinical 41 sequelae seen. A 50% zolpidem dosage reduction may be warranted when used with potent enzyme 38 inhibitors. possible ↑ zopiclone concentrations. NNRTIs 10 efavirenz (Sustiva®) , etravirine 11 (Intelence) , nevirapine 12 (Viramune®) , rilpivirine 13 (Edurant®) Possible decrease in zolpidem concentrations and withdrawal possible ↓ zopiclone concentrations and withdrawal A 50% zopiclone dosage reduction may be warranted when used with 38 potent enzyme inhibitors. Integrase Inhibitor dolutegravir (Tivicay®),14, elvitegravir/cobicistat (Stribild®, single-tablet regimen with tenofovir/emtricitabine)15, raltegravir (Isentress®)16 elvitegravir/cobicstat. Use with caution and monitor for efficacy/toxicity. Elvitegravir/cobicistat: possible ↑ zolpidem concentrations. Monitor and reduce zolpidem dose if 15 necessary. Elvitegravir/cobicistat: possible ↑ zopiclone concentrations. Monitor and reduce zopiclone dose if 15 necessary. Key: CYP= Hepatic Cytochrome P450 isoenzyme; AD= Alcohol dehydrogenase; substrate= route of hepatic elimination of that specific drug (specified by a specific cytochrome P450 isoenzyme); inducer= leads to more rapid clearance of substrates of a specific hepatic isoenzyme (lowers levels of the respective drug and may lead to decreased efficacy); inhibitor= leads to decreased clearance of substrates of a specific hepatic isoenzyme (increases levels of a respective drug and may lead to toxicity). UGT= Uridine diphosphate glucuronyltransferase Please note: This chart summarizes some of the major drug interactions identified to date, based on current available data; other drug interactions may exist. Please use caution whenever adding/modifying therapy. The information in this table is intended for use by experienced physicians and pharmacists. It is not intended to replace sound professional judgment in individual situations, and should be used in conjunction with other reliable sources of information. Due to the rapidly changing nature of information about HIV treatment and therapies, users are advised to recheck the information contained herein with the original source before applying it to patient care. References: 1. Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada. Reyataz (atazanavir) Product Monograph. Montreal, QC May 11, 2012. Prepared by: Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D., Northern Alberta Program, Edmonton, Alberta. Updated by Michelle Foisy, Pharm.D. & Alice Tseng, Pharm.D., Toronto General Hospital August 2013 www.hivclinic.ca Page 6 o f 9 Interactions Between Sedatives/Hypnotics/Anxiolytics and Antiretrovirals 2. Janssen Inc. Prezista (darunavir) Product Monograph. Toronto, Ontario September 21, 2011. 3. ViiV Healthcare ULC. Telzir (fosamprenavir) Prescribing Information. Montreal, QC January 24, 2011. 4. Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. Crixivan (indinavir) Product Monograph. Kirkland, QC April 17, 2012. 5. AbbVie Corporation. Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) Prescribing Information. Saint Laurent, Canada November 1, 2012. 6. Pfizer Canada Inc. Viracept (nelfinavir) Product Monograph. Kirkland, QC March 4, 2011. 7. AbbVie Corporation. Norvir (ritonavir) Prescribing Information. Saint-Laurent, QC December 18, 2012. 8. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Invirase (saquinavir) Product Monograph. Mississauga, ON May 11, 2012. 9. Boehringer Ingelheim. Aptivus (tipranavir) Product Monograph. Burlington, ON March 11, 2011. 10. Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada. Sustiva (efavirenz) Prescribing Information. Montreal, QC June 11, 2012. 11. Janssen Inc. Intelence (etravirine) Product Monograph. Toronto, ON November 9, 2011. 12. Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. Viramune and Viramune XR (nevirapine) Product Monograph. 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