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CYP2B6 genotype, but not rifampicin-based anti-TB cotreatments, explains variability in long-term efavirenz plasma exposure.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Aug 2014
Mukonzo Jackson K, Nanzigu Sarah, Waako Paul, Ogwal-Okeng Jasper, Gustafson Lars L, Aklillu Eleni
Abstract excerpt
AIM: We investigated the effects of rifampicin-based anti-TB treatment on plasma efavirenz exposure and the implications of CYP2B6 genotype. PATIENTS & METHODS: Antiretroviral therapy-naive Ugandan HIV patients without (n = 157) or with TB coinfection (n = 106) were enrolled and treated with efavirenz-based highly active antiretroviral therapy alone or with rifampicin-based anti-TB therapy, respectively....
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