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Efavirenz and Indinavir

Posted over 2 years ago by David Chan (MEDIUM significance )

Affecting Drug

J05AG03  Efavirenz

Effect

Augments

Affected Drug

J05AE02  Indinavir

Details

Coadministration of efavirenz and indinavir causes a decreased indinavir level. The mechanism of this interaction is hepatic enzyme induction of CYP3A4 by efavirenz. The dosage of indinavir should be increased from 800 mg every 8 hours to 1000 mg every 8 hours when these drugs are administered concomitantly.

Evidence

Good

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