Atorvastatin requires dose reduction with tipranavir/r
29 January 2005. Related: Conference reports, PK and drug interactions, ICAAC 44th Washington 2004.
Simon Collins, HIV i-Base
Richard Hoetelmans and colleagues from Tibotec reported an interaction between the investigational protease inhibitor TMC-114 dosed at 300mg BID with 100mg ritonavir BID, and boosted and atorvastatin (AVS) in HIV-negative individuals.
Atorvastatin levels are increased by TPV/r and a 10mg dose achieved around −15% exposure compared to 40mg AVS without TMC-114/r.
Similar reaction have been reported with other PIs and the recommendation for the study is to initiate AVS at 10mg and adjust based on clinical response.
Reference:
Hoetelmans R et al. The effect of TMC-114, a potent next-generation HIV protease inhibitor, with low-dose ritonavir on atorvastatin pharmacokinetics. 41st ICAAC, Washington, 2004. Abstract H-865.