Boceprevir and Vfend

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.

Using boceprevir together with voriconazole may increase the blood levels and effects of both medications. Increased blood levels of voriconazole can cause an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or fast or pounding heartbeats. 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.

MONITOR: Coadministration of an azole antifungal agent and hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor (boceprevir, telaprevir) may result in increased plasma concentrations of both drugs. The mechanism may involve both competitive and noncompetitive inhibition of CYP450 3A4, since these drugs are all substrates as well as inhibitors of the isoenzyme. When a single 400 mg oral dose of boceprevir was given in combination with ketoconazole (400 mg twice daily for 6 days), boceprevir mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by approximately 40% and 130%, respectively. Likewise, coadministration of a single 750 mg dose of telaprevir and a single 400 mg dose of ketoconazole in 17 study subjects resulted in an average 24% and 62% increase in the Cmax and AUC of telaprevir, respectively. The pharmacokinetics of ketoconazole were not reported in these studies. In separate studies involving 81 and 28 subjects, administration of a single 400 mg dose of ketoconazole during treatment with telaprevir (1250 mg every 8 hours for 4 doses) increased the ketoconazole Cmax by an average of 23% and AUC by an average of 46%, while administration of a single 200 mg dose of ketoconazole during treatment with telaprevir increased the ketoconazole Cmax by an average of 75% and AUC by an average of 125%. Clinically, high plasma levels of an azole antifungal agent may increase the risk of QT interval prolongation and torsade de pointes arrhythmia.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if azole antifungal agents are used in combination with HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitors. Dosage adjustments may be required. According to the product information for boceprevir and telaprevir, high dosages of ketoconazole and itraconazole (>200 mg/day) should be avoided.

Boceprevir

Generic Name: boceprevir

Brand name: Victrelis

Synonyms: Boceprevir (Oral)

What is Boceprevir?

Vfend

Generic Name: voriconazole

Brand name: Vfend, Vfend

Synonyms: Vfend Injection

What is Vfend?