TB Research

Potential drug-drug interactions between antiretroviral therapy and treatment regimens for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis: Implications for HIV care of MDR-TB co-infected individuals

Mukonzo J, Aklillu E, Marconi V, Schinazi RF

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases · 2019-04

Abstract

HIV-positive TB co-infected patients are at increased risk of multidrug-resistant (MDR)-TB compared to HIV-negative patients. Co-treatment of MDR-TB and HIV is common particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where the co-morbidity is endemic. We discuss potential cellular metabolic pathway-mediated drug-drug interactions and the possible effect on HIV treatment outcomes of commonly prescribed antiretroviral therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant
  • HIV Infections
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Drug Interactions
  • Adult
  • Coinfection