Article
Genetic factors influencing atazanavir plasma concentrations and the risk of severe hyperbilirubinemia.
AIDS (London, England) - 2 Jan 2007
Rodríguez-Nóvoa Sonia, Martín-Carbonero Luz, Barreiro Pablo, González-Pardo Gema, Jiménez-Nácher Inmaculada, González-Lahoz Juan, Soriano Vincent
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hyperbilirubinemia is frequently seen in patients treated with atazanavir (ATV). Polymorphisms at the uridin-glucoronosyl-transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) and multidrug resistance 1 (MDR1) genes may influence, respectively, bilirubin and ATV plasma concentrations. PATIENTS AND METHODS: HIV-infected individuals receiving ATV 300 mg daily plus ritonavir 100 mg daily at one clinic were examined. ATV plasma...
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