Decreased INR after acenocoumarol, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir co-administration

J Clin Pharm Ther. 2016 Aug;41(4):444-446. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.12403. Epub 2016 May 9.

Abstract

What is known and objective: Limited data are available on co-administration of acenocoumarol with direct-acting antiviral agents for chronic hepatitis C virus infection.

Case summary: We report a case of a patient who required a significant increase in acenocoumarol weekly dose probably due to an interaction with ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and/or dasabuvir. A causality assessment of the drug-drug interaction leading to a reduced INR was conducted according to the Naranjo algorithm. A score of 6 suggested that the adverse drug reaction was probable.

What is new and conclusion: Because of possible INR abnormalities during the concomitant use of acenocoumarol, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir, clinicians should closely monitor INR values.

Keywords: acenocoumarol; antiviral agents; drug interactions; hepatitis C.

Publication types

  • Case Reports