Maraviroc



Maraviroc





(mar ah vye’ rock)

CelsentriDNC (CAN), SelzentryDNC

PREGNANCY CATEGORY B


Drug Classes

Antiviral

CCR5 coreceptor antagonist


Therapeutic Actions

Selectively binds to the human chemokine receptor CCR5 on the cell membrane, preventing interaction of HIV-1 and CCR5 needed for HIV to enter the cell and multiply.


Indications



  • Combination antiretroviral treatment of adults infected only with detectable CCR5-tropic HIV-1



Available Forms

TabletsDNC—150, 300 mg


Dosages

Adults

When given with strong CYP3A inhibitors, protease inhibitors (except tipranavir/ritonavir), delavirdine, 150 mg PO bid. When given with tipranavir/ritonavir, nevirapine, enfuvirtide, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, other drugs that are not strong CYP3A inhibitors, 300 mg PO bid. When given with efavirenz, rifampin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, 600 mg PO bid.

Pediatric patients younger than 16 yr

Safety and efficacy not established.


Patients with renal impairment

With potent CYP3A inhibitors: If CrCl ranges from 30–80 mL/min or more, give 150 mg PO bid. With other concomitant medications, give 300 mg PO bid. With CYP3A inducers, give 600 mg PO bid. Drug is not recommended if CrCl is less than 30 mL/min or if patient is on dialysis.


Pharmacokinetics















Route Onset Peak
Oral Slow 0.5–4 hr

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Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Maraviroc

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