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

Jackson Mukonzo, Eleni Aklillu, Vincent C. Marconi, Raymond F. Schinazi

International Journal of 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

  • Tuberculosis
  • Drug
  • Medicine
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Antiretroviral therapy
  • Drug resistance
  • Antiretroviral drug
  • Multiple drug resistance
  • Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Pharmacology
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis