[Immunosuppressive drugs and highly active antiretroviral therapy: pharmacokinetic interactions]

Therapie. 2007 Jul-Aug;62(4):327-35. doi: 10.2515/therapie:2007060. Epub 2007 Nov 6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The development of highly active antiretroviral therapy has greatly improved HIV-infected patient survival. However, the increased life expectancy associated with the management of opportunistic infections might favour the onset of severe organic failure that could require organ transplantation. The use of immunosuppressive drugs in association with antiretroviral therapy will generate pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic interactions. In this context, therapeutic drug monitoring is of great importance to improve therapeutic management of patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-HIV Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-HIV Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / adverse effects*
  • Biotransformation
  • Drug Interactions
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents