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Boceprevir and Humatrope

Determining the interaction of Boceprevir and Humatrope and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Boceprevir <> Humatrope
Relevance: 02.09.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Somatropin may reduce the blood levels and effects of boceprevir, which may reduce its effectiveness in treating hepatitis C. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

MONITOR: Coadministration with inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitors, boceprevir and telaprevir, which are metabolized by the isoenzyme. In 16 study subjects, administration of a single 750 mg dose of telaprevir during treatment with the potent CYP450 3A4 inducer rifampin (600 mg daily for 7 days) reduced the telaprevir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by an average of 86% and 92%, respectively, compared to administration alone. No data are available for boceprevir; however, a similar interaction is expected.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is recommended if boceprevir or telaprevir is used in combination with a CYP450 3A4 inducer. Close clinical monitoring of the virologic response to the HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor is recommended.

References
  • "Product Information. Incivek (telaprevir)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, MA.
  • "Product Information. Victrelis (boceprevir)." Schering-Plough Corporation, Kenilworth, NJ.
Boceprevir

Generic Name: boceprevir

Brand name: Victrelis

Synonyms: Boceprevir (Oral)

Humatrope

Generic Name: somatropin

Brand name: Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin FlexPro Pen, Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10, Nutropin AQ Pen 10 Cartridge, Omnitrope, Saizen, Serostim, Zomacton, Zorbtive, Genotropin Miniquick, Norditropin Nordiflex Pen, Tev-Tropin, Nutropin, Norditropin, Nutropin AQ, Nutropin Depot, Norditropin Cartridge, Saizen Click-Easy, Omnitrope Pen 5 Cartridge, HumatroPen, Omnitrope Pen 10 Cartridge, Nutropin AQ Pen 20 Cartridge, Nutropin AQ NuSpin 5, Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20, Saizen Kit

Synonyms: n.a.

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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