Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir and Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir interaction
Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir and Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir (SYMFI) label · effective 2019-10-15
Velpatasvir/Sofosbuvir ↓ velpatasvir Coadministration of EFV and sofosbuvir/velpatasvir is not recommended because it may result in loss of therapeutic effect of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir.
Velpatasvir/Sofosbuvir/ Voxilaprevir ↓ velpatasvir ↓ voxilaprevir Coadministration of EFV and sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir is not recommended because it may result in loss of therapeutic effect of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir.
Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir ↑ TDF Monitor for adverse reactions associated with TDF.
From the Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir label · effective 2025-01-10
Consider alternative HCV or antiretroviral therapy to avoid increases in tenofovir exposures.
Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration ↓ = decrease, ↑ = increase Clinical Comment tenofovir DF = tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Acid Reducing Agents: ↓ ledipasvir Ledipasvir solubility decreases as pH increases.
Regimens containing tenofovir DF and an HIV protease inhibitor/ritonavir or cobicistat atazanavir/ritonavir or cobicistat + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF darunavir/ritonavir or cobicistat + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF lopinavir/ritonavir + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF ↑ tenofovir The safety of increased tenofovir concentrations in the setting of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir…
If coadministration is necessary, monitor for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions.
Refer to Viread or Truvada prescribing information for recommendations on renal monitoring. elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, tenofovir DF ↑ tenofovir The safety of increased tenofovir concentrations in the setting of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir and the combination of elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir DF has not been established.
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