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Life-Threatening Interactions Between HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors and the Illicit Drugs MDMA and [Gamma]-Hydroxybutyrate
- Source :
- Archives of Internal Medicine. Oct 11, 1999, Vol. 159 Issue 18, 2221
- Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) protease inhibitors have dramatically reduced the morbidity and mortality due to HIV-1 infection. However, most of these antirctrovirals are also potent inhibitors (and occasionally inducers) of hepatic and intestinal cytochrome P450 systems and, therefore, have the potential to alter the elimination of any substance that utilizes these metabolic pathways. We describe a patient infected with HIV-1 who was treated with ritonavir and saquinavir and then experienced a prolonged effect from a small dose of methylenedioxymetamphetamine (MDMA or ecstacy) and a nearly fatal reaction from a small dose of [Gamma]-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). We also discuss the potential for HIV-1 protease inhibitors to alter the metabolism of other abusable prescribed and illicit substances. Arch Intern Med. 1999;159:2221-2224
Details
- ISSN :
- 00039926
- Volume :
- 159
- Issue :
- 18
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Archives of Internal Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.57040104