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|warnings======Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis===== | |||
[[Lactic acidosis]] and severe [[hepatomegaly]] with [[steatosis]], including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs including [[tenofovir]] DF, a component of [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate, in combination with other [[antiretrovirals]]. A majority of these cases have been in women. Obesity and prolonged nucleoside exposure may be risk factors. Particular caution should be exercised when administering nucleoside analogs to any patient with known risk factors for liver disease; however, cases have also been reported in patients with no known risk factors. Treatment with [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate should be suspended in any patient who develops clinical or laboratory findings suggestive of [[lactic acidosis]] or pronounced [[hepatotoxicity]] (which may include [[hepatomegaly]] and [[steatosis]] even in the absence of marked [[transaminase]] elevations). | |||
=====Patients Coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV===== | |||
It is recommended that all patients with HIV-1 be tested for the presence of chronic [[HBV]] before initiating [[antiretroviral therapy]]. [[Efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate is not approved for the treatment of chronic [[HBV]] infection, and the safety and efficacy of [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate have not been established in patients coinfected with [[HBV]] and [[HIV]]-1. Severe acute exacerbations of [[hepatitis B]] have been reported in patients who are coinfected with [[HBV]] and [[HIV]]-1 and have discontinued [[emtricitabine]] or [[tenofovir]] DF, two of the components of [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate. In some patients infected with [[HBV]] and treated with [[emtricitabine]], the exacerbations of [[hepatitis B]] were associated with liver decompensation and [[liver failure]]. Patients who are coinfected with [[HIV]]-1 and [[HBV]] should be closely monitored with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months after stopping treatment with [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate. If appropriate, initiation of anti-[[hepatitis B]] therapy may be warranted. | |||
( | [[Efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate should not be administered with [[adefovir dipivoxil]]. | ||
=====Drug Interactions===== | |||
Efavirenz plasma concentrations may be altered by substrates, inhibitors, or inducers of CYP3A. Likewise, efavirenz may alter plasma concentrations of drugs metabolized by CYP3A or CYP2B6. | |||
=====Coadministration with Related Products===== | |||
Related drugs not for coadministration with [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate include [[emtricitabine]]/[[rilpivirine]]/[[tenofovir]] DF, [[emtricitabine]], [[elvitegravir]]/[[cobicistat]]/[[emtricitabine]]/[[tenofovir]] DF, [[emtricitabine]]/[[tenofovir]] DF, and [[tenofovir DF]], which contain the same active components as [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate. [[Efavirenz]] should not be coadministered with [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate unless needed for dose-adjustment (e.g., with [[rifampin]]). Due to similarities between [[emtricitabine]] and [[lamivudine]], [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate should not be coadministered with drugs containing [[lamivudine]], including [[lamivudine]]/[[zidovudine]], [[lamivudine]], [[abacavir]] sulfate/[[lamivudine]]), or [[abacavir]] sulfate/[[lamivudine]]/[[zidovudine]]. | |||
=====Psychiatric Symptoms===== | |||
Serious psychiatric adverse experiences have been reported in patients treated with efavirenz. In controlled trials of 1008 subjects treated with regimens containing efavirenz for a mean of 2.1 years and 635 subjects treated with control regimens for a mean of 1.5 years, the frequency (regardless of causality) of specific serious psychiatric events among subjects who received efavirenz or control regimens, respectively, were: severe depression (2.4%, 0.9%), suicidal ideation (0.7%, 0.3%), nonfatal suicide attempts (0.5%, 0%), aggressive behavior (0.4%, 0.5%), paranoid reactions (0.4%, 0.3%), and manic reactions (0.2%, 0.3%). When psychiatric symptoms similar to those noted above were combined and evaluated as a group in a multifactorial analysis of data from Study AI266006 (006), treatment with efavirenz was associated with an increase in the occurrence of these selected psychiatric symptoms. Other factors associated with an increase in the occurrence of these psychiatric symptoms were history of injection drug use, psychiatric history, and receipt of psychiatric medication at trial entry; similar associations were observed in both the efavirenz and control treatment groups. In Study 006, onset of new serious psychiatric symptoms occurred throughout the trial for both efavirenz-treated and control-treated subjects. One percent of efavirenz-treated subjects discontinued or interrupted treatment because of one or more of these selected psychiatric symptoms. There have also been occasional postmarketing reports of death by suicide, delusions, and psychosis-like behavior, although a causal relationship to the use of efavirenz cannot be determined from these reports. Patients with serious psychiatric adverse experiences should seek immediate medical evaluation to assess the possibility that the symptoms may be related to the use of efavirenz, and if so, to determine whether the risks of continued therapy outweigh the benefits. | |||
=====Nervous System Symptoms===== | |||
Fifty-three percent (531/1008) of subjects receiving [[efavirenz]] in controlled trials reported central nervous system symptoms (any grade, regardless of causality) compared to 25% (156/635) of subjects receiving control regimens. These symptoms included [[dizziness]] (28.1% of the 1008 subjects), [[insomnia]] (16.3%), impaired concentration (8.3%), [[somnolence]] (7.0%), abnormal dreams (6.2%), and [[hallucinations]] (1.2%). Other reported symptoms were [[euphoria]], [[confusion]], [[agitation]], [[amnesia]], [[stupor]], abnormal thinking, and [[depersonalization]]. The majority of these symptoms were mild-to-moderate (50.7%); symptoms were severe in 2.0% of subjects. Overall, 2.1% of subjects discontinued therapy as a result. These symptoms usually begin during the first or second day of therapy and generally resolve after the first 2–4 weeks of therapy. After 4 weeks of therapy, the prevalence of nervous system symptoms of at least moderate severity ranged from 5% to 9% in subjects treated with regimens containing [[efavirenz]] and from 3% to 5% in subjects treated with a control regimen. Patients should be informed that these common symptoms were likely to improve with continued therapy and were not predictive of subsequent onset of the less frequent psychiatric symptom. Dosing at bedtime may improve the tolerability of these nervous system symptoms. | |||
Analysis of long-term data from Study 006 (median follow-up 180 weeks, 102 weeks, and 76 weeks for subjects treated with [[efavirenz]] + [[zidovudine]] + [[lamivudine]], [[efavirenz]] + [[indinavir]], and [[indinavir]] + [[zidovudine]] + [[lamivudine]], respectively) showed that, beyond 24 weeks of therapy, the incidences of new-onset nervous system symptoms among [[efavirenz]]-treated subjects were generally similar to those in the [[indinavir]]-containing control arm. | |||
Patients receiving [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate should be alerted to the potential for additive [[central nervous system]] effects when [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate is used concomitantly with alcohol or psychoactive drugs. | |||
Patients who experience central nervous system symptoms such as [[dizziness]], impaired concentration, and/or [[drowsiness]] should avoid potentially hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery. | |||
=====New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment===== | |||
Emtricitabine and tenofovir are principally eliminated by the kidney; however, [[efavirenz]] is not. Since [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate is a combination product and the dose of the individual components cannot be altered, patients with estimated [[creatinine clearance]] below 50 mL/min should not receive [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate. | |||
[[Renal impairment]], including cases of [[acute renal failure]] and [[Fanconi syndrome]] (renal tubular injury with severe [[hypophosphatemia]]), has been reported with the use of [[tenofovir]] DF. | |||
It is recommended that estimated creatinine clearance be assessed in all patients prior to initiating therapy and as clinically appropriate during therapy with [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate. In patients at risk of renal dysfunction, including patients who have previously experienced renal events while receiving [[adefovir dipivoxil]], it is recommended that estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose, and urine protein be assessed prior to initiation of [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate, and periodically during [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate therapy. | |||
[[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate should be avoided with concurrent or recent use of a nephrotoxic agent (e.g., high-dose or multiple [[non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]] ([[NSAID]]s)). Cases of acute renal failure after initiation of high dose or multiple [[NSAID]]s have been reported in [[HIV]]-infected patients with risk factors for renal dysfunction who appeared stable on [[tenofovir]] DF. Some patients required hospitalization and renal replacement therapy. Alternatives to [[NSAID]]s should be considered, if needed, in patients at risk for renal dysfunction. | |||
Persistent or worsening bone pain, pain in extremities, fractures and/or muscular pain or weakness may be manifestations of proximal renal tubulopathy and should prompt an evaluation of renal function in at-risk patients. | |||
=====Reproductive Risk Potential===== | |||
'''Pregnancy Category D:''' [[Efavirenz]] may cause fetal harm when administered during the first trimester to a pregnant woman. Pregnancy should be avoided in women receiving [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate. Barrier contraception must always be used in combination with other methods of contraception (e.g., oral or other hormonal [[contraceptives]]). Because of the long half-life of [[efavirenz]], use of adequate contraceptive measures for 12 weeks after discontinuation of [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate is recommended. Women of childbearing potential should undergo pregnancy testing before initiation of [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate. If this drug is used during the first trimester of pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential harm to the fetus. | |||
There are no adequate and well-controlled trials of [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate in pregnant women. [[Efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus, such as in pregnant women without other therapeutic options. | |||
=====Rash===== | |||
In controlled clinical trials, 26% (266/1008) of subjects treated with 600 mg [[efavirenz]] experienced new-onset skin rash compared with 17% (111/635) of subjects treated in control groups. Rash associated with [[blistering]], moist desquamation, or ulceration occurred in 0.9% (9/1008) of subjects treated with [[efavirenz]]. The incidence of Grade 4 rash (e.g., [[erythema multiforme]], [[Stevens-Johnson syndrome]]) in subjects treated with [[efavirenz]] in all trials and expanded access was 0.1%. Rashes are usually mild-to-moderate maculopapular skin eruptions that occur within the first 2 weeks of initiating therapy with [[efavirenz]] (median time to onset of rash in adults was 11 days) and, in most subjects continuing therapy with [[efavirenz]], rash resolves within 1 month (median duration, 16 days). The discontinuation rate for rash in clinical trials was 1.7% (17/1008). [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate can be reinitiated in patients interrupting therapy because of rash. [[Efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate should be discontinued in patients developing severe rash associated with blistering, desquamation, mucosal involvement, or fever. Appropriate antihistamines and/or [[corticosteroids]] may improve the tolerability and hasten the resolution of rash. For patients who have had a life-threatening cutaneous reaction (e.g., [[Stevens-Johnson syndrome]]), alternative therapy should be considered. | |||
Experience with [[efavirenz]] in subjects who discontinued other [[antiretroviral agents]] of the NNRTI class is limited. Nineteen subjects who discontinued [[nevirapine]] because of rash have been treated with [[efavirenz]]. Nine of these subjects developed mild-to-moderate rash while receiving therapy with [[efavirenz]], and two of these subjects discontinued because of rash. | |||
Rash was reported in 26 of 57 pediatric subjects (46%) treated with [[efavirenz]]. One pediatric subject experienced Grade 3 rash (confluent [[rash]] with [[fever]]), and two subjects had Grade 4 rash ([[erythema multiforme]]). The median time to onset of rash in pediatric subjects was 8 days. Prophylaxis with appropriate antihistamines before initiating therapy with [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate in pediatric patients should be considered. | |||
=====Hepatotoxicity===== | |||
Monitoring of liver enzymes before and during treatment is recommended for patients with underlying hepatic disease, including [[hepatitis B]] or [[hepatitis C]] infection; patients with marked [[transaminase]] elevations; and patients treated with other medications associated with liver toxicity. A few of the postmarketing reports of hepatic failure occurred in patients with no pre-existing hepatic disease or other identifiable risk factors. Liver enzyme monitoring should also be considered for patients without pre-existing hepatic dysfunction or other risk factors. In patients with persistent elevations of serum [[transaminases]] to greater than five times the upper limit of the normal range, the benefit of continued therapy with [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate needs to be weighed against the unknown risks of significant liver toxicity. | |||
=====Bone Effects of Tenofovir DF===== | |||
======Bone Mineral Density====== | |||
In clinical trials in [[HIV]]-1 infected adults, [[tenofovir]] DF was associated with slightly greater decreases in [[bone mineral density]] ([[BMD]]) and increases in biochemical markers of bone metabolism, suggesting increased bone turnover relative to comparators. Serum parathyroid hormone levels and 1,25 [[Vitamin D]] levels were also higher in subjects receiving [[tenofovir]] DF. | |||
Clinical trials evaluating [[tenofovir]] DF in pediatric and adolescent subjects were conducted. Under normal circumstances, [[BMD]] increases rapidly in pediatric patients. In [[HIV]]-1 infected subjects aged 2 years to less than 18 years, bone effects were similar to those observed in adult subjects and suggest increased bone turnover. Total body [[BMD]] gain was less in the [[tenofovir]] DF treated [[HIV]]-1 infected pediatric subjects as compared to the control groups. Similar trends were observed in chronic [[hepatitis B]] infected adolescent subjects aged 12 years to less than 18 years. In all pediatric trials, skeletal growth (height) appeared to be unaffected. For more information, consult the [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate prescribing information. | |||
The effects of [[tenofovir]] DF-associated changes in [[BMD]] and biochemical markers on long-term bone health and future fracture risk are unknown. Assessment of [[BMD]] should be considered for adult and pediatric patients who have a history of pathologic bone fracture or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss. Although the effect of supplementation with [[calcium]] and [[vitamin D]] was not studied, such supplementation may be beneficial for all patients. If bone abnormalities are suspected then appropriate consultation should be obtained. | |||
======Mineralization Defects====== | |||
Cases of [[osteomalacia]] associated with proximal renal tubulopathy, manifested as bone pain or pain in extremities and which may contribute to fractures, have been reported in association with the use of [[tenofovir]] DF. [[Arthralgias]] and muscle pain or weakness have also been reported in cases of proximal renal tubulopathy. [[Hypophosphatemia]] and [[osteomalacia]] secondary to proximal renal tubulopathy should be considered in patients at risk of renal dysfunction who present with persistent or worsening bone or muscle symptoms while receiving products containing [[tenofovir]] DF. | |||
=====Convulsions===== | |||
Convulsions have been observed in patients receiving [[efavirenz]], generally in the presence of known medical history of [[seizures]]. Caution must be taken in any patient with a history of [[seizures]]. | |||
Patients who are receiving concomitant anticonvulsant medications primarily metabolized by the liver, such as [[phenytoin]] and phenobarbital, may require periodic monitoring of plasma levels. | |||
=====Immune Reconstitution Syndrome===== | |||
Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination [[antiretroviral therapy]], including the components of [[efavirenz]], [[emtricitabine]] and [[tenofovir]] disoproxil fumarate. During the initial phase of combination [[antiretroviral]] treatment, patients whose immune system responds may develop an inflammatory response to indolent or residual opportunistic infections (such as [[Mycobacterium avium]] infection, [[cytomegalovirus]], [[Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia]] (PCP), or [[tuberculosis]]), which may necessitate further evaluation and treatment. | |||
Autoimmune disorders (such as Graves' disease, [[polymyositis]], and [[Guillain-Barré syndrome]]) have also been reported to occur in the setting of immune reconstitution, however, the time to onset is more variable, and can occur many months after initiation of treatment. | |||
=====Fat Redistribution===== | |||
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat including [[central obesity]], dorsocervical fat enlargement (buffalo hump), peripheral wasting, facial wasting, breast enlargement, and "[[cushingoid appearance]]" have been observed in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. The mechanism and long-term consequences of these events are currently unknown. A causal relationship has not been established. | |||
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Black Box Warning
WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS/SEVERE HEPATOMEGALY WITH STEATOSIS and POST TREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B
See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning.
LACTIC ACIDOSIS/SEVERE HEPATOMEGALY WITH STEATOSIS and POST TREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B: Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs, including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, a component of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, in combination with other antiretrovirals.
Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is not approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and the safety and efficacy of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate have not been established in patients coinfected with HBV and HIV-1. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who have discontinued emcitrabine or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, which are components of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV and discontinue efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted.
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Overview
Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a human immunodeficiency virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, human immunodeficiency virus 1 non-nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is FDA approved for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include rash, diarrhea, nausea, decreased bone mineral density, dizziness, headache, anxiety, depression, sleep disorder, increased creatine kinase level, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, fatigue.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with body weight at least 40 kg (at least 88 lbs): The dose of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is one tablet once daily taken orally on an empty stomach. Dosing at bedtime may improve the tolerability of nervous system symptoms.
- Renal Impairment: Because efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a fixed-dose combination, it should not be prescribed for patients requiring dosage adjustment such as those with moderate or severe renal impairment (estimated creatinine clearance below 50 mL/min).
- Rifampin Coadministration: When efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is administered with rifampin to patients weighing 50 kg or more, an additional 200 mg/day of efavirenz is recommended
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
ATRIPLA is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated clinically significant hypersensitivity (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, or toxic skin eruptions) to efavirenz, a component of ATRIPLA.
Contraindicated Drugs
For some drugs, competition for CYP3A by efavirenz could result in inhibition of their metabolism and create the potential for serious and/or life-threatening adverse reactions (e.g., cardiac arrhythmias, prolonged sedation, or respiratory depression). Drugs that are contraindicated with ATRIPLA are listed in Table 1.
Warnings
WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS/SEVERE HEPATOMEGALY WITH STEATOSIS and POST TREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B
See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning.
LACTIC ACIDOSIS/SEVERE HEPATOMEGALY WITH STEATOSIS and POST TREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B: Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs, including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, a component of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, in combination with other antiretrovirals.
Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is not approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and the safety and efficacy of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate have not been established in patients coinfected with HBV and HIV-1. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who have discontinued emcitrabine or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, which are components of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV and discontinue efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted.
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Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis
Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs including tenofovir DF, a component of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, in combination with other antiretrovirals. A majority of these cases have been in women. Obesity and prolonged nucleoside exposure may be risk factors. Particular caution should be exercised when administering nucleoside analogs to any patient with known risk factors for liver disease; however, cases have also been reported in patients with no known risk factors. Treatment with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should be suspended in any patient who develops clinical or laboratory findings suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity (which may include hepatomegaly and steatosis even in the absence of marked transaminase elevations).
Patients Coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV
It is recommended that all patients with HIV-1 be tested for the presence of chronic HBV before initiating antiretroviral therapy. Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is not approved for the treatment of chronic HBV infection, and the safety and efficacy of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate have not been established in patients coinfected with HBV and HIV-1. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are coinfected with HBV and HIV-1 and have discontinued emtricitabine or tenofovir DF, two of the components of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. In some patients infected with HBV and treated with emtricitabine, the exacerbations of hepatitis B were associated with liver decompensation and liver failure. Patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV should be closely monitored with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months after stopping treatment with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted.
Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should not be administered with adefovir dipivoxil.
Drug Interactions
Efavirenz plasma concentrations may be altered by substrates, inhibitors, or inducers of CYP3A. Likewise, efavirenz may alter plasma concentrations of drugs metabolized by CYP3A or CYP2B6.
Coadministration with Related Products
Related drugs not for coadministration with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate include emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir DF, emtricitabine, elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF, emtricitabine/tenofovir DF, and tenofovir DF, which contain the same active components as efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Efavirenz should not be coadministered with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate unless needed for dose-adjustment (e.g., with rifampin). Due to similarities between emtricitabine and lamivudine, efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should not be coadministered with drugs containing lamivudine, including lamivudine/zidovudine, lamivudine, abacavir sulfate/lamivudine), or abacavir sulfate/lamivudine/zidovudine.
Psychiatric Symptoms
Serious psychiatric adverse experiences have been reported in patients treated with efavirenz. In controlled trials of 1008 subjects treated with regimens containing efavirenz for a mean of 2.1 years and 635 subjects treated with control regimens for a mean of 1.5 years, the frequency (regardless of causality) of specific serious psychiatric events among subjects who received efavirenz or control regimens, respectively, were: severe depression (2.4%, 0.9%), suicidal ideation (0.7%, 0.3%), nonfatal suicide attempts (0.5%, 0%), aggressive behavior (0.4%, 0.5%), paranoid reactions (0.4%, 0.3%), and manic reactions (0.2%, 0.3%). When psychiatric symptoms similar to those noted above were combined and evaluated as a group in a multifactorial analysis of data from Study AI266006 (006), treatment with efavirenz was associated with an increase in the occurrence of these selected psychiatric symptoms. Other factors associated with an increase in the occurrence of these psychiatric symptoms were history of injection drug use, psychiatric history, and receipt of psychiatric medication at trial entry; similar associations were observed in both the efavirenz and control treatment groups. In Study 006, onset of new serious psychiatric symptoms occurred throughout the trial for both efavirenz-treated and control-treated subjects. One percent of efavirenz-treated subjects discontinued or interrupted treatment because of one or more of these selected psychiatric symptoms. There have also been occasional postmarketing reports of death by suicide, delusions, and psychosis-like behavior, although a causal relationship to the use of efavirenz cannot be determined from these reports. Patients with serious psychiatric adverse experiences should seek immediate medical evaluation to assess the possibility that the symptoms may be related to the use of efavirenz, and if so, to determine whether the risks of continued therapy outweigh the benefits.
Nervous System Symptoms
Fifty-three percent (531/1008) of subjects receiving efavirenz in controlled trials reported central nervous system symptoms (any grade, regardless of causality) compared to 25% (156/635) of subjects receiving control regimens. These symptoms included dizziness (28.1% of the 1008 subjects), insomnia (16.3%), impaired concentration (8.3%), somnolence (7.0%), abnormal dreams (6.2%), and hallucinations (1.2%). Other reported symptoms were euphoria, confusion, agitation, amnesia, stupor, abnormal thinking, and depersonalization. The majority of these symptoms were mild-to-moderate (50.7%); symptoms were severe in 2.0% of subjects. Overall, 2.1% of subjects discontinued therapy as a result. These symptoms usually begin during the first or second day of therapy and generally resolve after the first 2–4 weeks of therapy. After 4 weeks of therapy, the prevalence of nervous system symptoms of at least moderate severity ranged from 5% to 9% in subjects treated with regimens containing efavirenz and from 3% to 5% in subjects treated with a control regimen. Patients should be informed that these common symptoms were likely to improve with continued therapy and were not predictive of subsequent onset of the less frequent psychiatric symptom. Dosing at bedtime may improve the tolerability of these nervous system symptoms.
Analysis of long-term data from Study 006 (median follow-up 180 weeks, 102 weeks, and 76 weeks for subjects treated with efavirenz + zidovudine + lamivudine, efavirenz + indinavir, and indinavir + zidovudine + lamivudine, respectively) showed that, beyond 24 weeks of therapy, the incidences of new-onset nervous system symptoms among efavirenz-treated subjects were generally similar to those in the indinavir-containing control arm.
Patients receiving efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should be alerted to the potential for additive central nervous system effects when efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is used concomitantly with alcohol or psychoactive drugs.
Patients who experience central nervous system symptoms such as dizziness, impaired concentration, and/or drowsiness should avoid potentially hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery.
New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment
Emtricitabine and tenofovir are principally eliminated by the kidney; however, efavirenz is not. Since efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a combination product and the dose of the individual components cannot be altered, patients with estimated creatinine clearance below 50 mL/min should not receive efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Renal impairment, including cases of acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome (renal tubular injury with severe hypophosphatemia), has been reported with the use of tenofovir DF.
It is recommended that estimated creatinine clearance be assessed in all patients prior to initiating therapy and as clinically appropriate during therapy with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. In patients at risk of renal dysfunction, including patients who have previously experienced renal events while receiving adefovir dipivoxil, it is recommended that estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose, and urine protein be assessed prior to initiation of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and periodically during efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate therapy.
efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should be avoided with concurrent or recent use of a nephrotoxic agent (e.g., high-dose or multiple non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)). Cases of acute renal failure after initiation of high dose or multiple NSAIDs have been reported in HIV-infected patients with risk factors for renal dysfunction who appeared stable on tenofovir DF. Some patients required hospitalization and renal replacement therapy. Alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered, if needed, in patients at risk for renal dysfunction.
Persistent or worsening bone pain, pain in extremities, fractures and/or muscular pain or weakness may be manifestations of proximal renal tubulopathy and should prompt an evaluation of renal function in at-risk patients.
Reproductive Risk Potential
Pregnancy Category D: Efavirenz may cause fetal harm when administered during the first trimester to a pregnant woman. Pregnancy should be avoided in women receiving efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Barrier contraception must always be used in combination with other methods of contraception (e.g., oral or other hormonal contraceptives). Because of the long half-life of efavirenz, use of adequate contraceptive measures for 12 weeks after discontinuation of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is recommended. Women of childbearing potential should undergo pregnancy testing before initiation of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. If this drug is used during the first trimester of pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential harm to the fetus.
There are no adequate and well-controlled trials of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in pregnant women. Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus, such as in pregnant women without other therapeutic options.
Rash
In controlled clinical trials, 26% (266/1008) of subjects treated with 600 mg efavirenz experienced new-onset skin rash compared with 17% (111/635) of subjects treated in control groups. Rash associated with blistering, moist desquamation, or ulceration occurred in 0.9% (9/1008) of subjects treated with efavirenz. The incidence of Grade 4 rash (e.g., erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome) in subjects treated with efavirenz in all trials and expanded access was 0.1%. Rashes are usually mild-to-moderate maculopapular skin eruptions that occur within the first 2 weeks of initiating therapy with efavirenz (median time to onset of rash in adults was 11 days) and, in most subjects continuing therapy with efavirenz, rash resolves within 1 month (median duration, 16 days). The discontinuation rate for rash in clinical trials was 1.7% (17/1008). efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate can be reinitiated in patients interrupting therapy because of rash. Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should be discontinued in patients developing severe rash associated with blistering, desquamation, mucosal involvement, or fever. Appropriate antihistamines and/or corticosteroids may improve the tolerability and hasten the resolution of rash. For patients who have had a life-threatening cutaneous reaction (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome), alternative therapy should be considered.
Experience with efavirenz in subjects who discontinued other antiretroviral agents of the NNRTI class is limited. Nineteen subjects who discontinued nevirapine because of rash have been treated with efavirenz. Nine of these subjects developed mild-to-moderate rash while receiving therapy with efavirenz, and two of these subjects discontinued because of rash.
Rash was reported in 26 of 57 pediatric subjects (46%) treated with efavirenz. One pediatric subject experienced Grade 3 rash (confluent rash with fever), and two subjects had Grade 4 rash (erythema multiforme). The median time to onset of rash in pediatric subjects was 8 days. Prophylaxis with appropriate antihistamines before initiating therapy with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in pediatric patients should be considered.
Hepatotoxicity
Monitoring of liver enzymes before and during treatment is recommended for patients with underlying hepatic disease, including hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection; patients with marked transaminase elevations; and patients treated with other medications associated with liver toxicity. A few of the postmarketing reports of hepatic failure occurred in patients with no pre-existing hepatic disease or other identifiable risk factors. Liver enzyme monitoring should also be considered for patients without pre-existing hepatic dysfunction or other risk factors. In patients with persistent elevations of serum transaminases to greater than five times the upper limit of the normal range, the benefit of continued therapy with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate needs to be weighed against the unknown risks of significant liver toxicity.
Bone Effects of Tenofovir DF
Bone Mineral Density
In clinical trials in HIV-1 infected adults, tenofovir DF was associated with slightly greater decreases in bone mineral density (BMD) and increases in biochemical markers of bone metabolism, suggesting increased bone turnover relative to comparators. Serum parathyroid hormone levels and 1,25 Vitamin D levels were also higher in subjects receiving tenofovir DF.
Clinical trials evaluating tenofovir DF in pediatric and adolescent subjects were conducted. Under normal circumstances, BMD increases rapidly in pediatric patients. In HIV-1 infected subjects aged 2 years to less than 18 years, bone effects were similar to those observed in adult subjects and suggest increased bone turnover. Total body BMD gain was less in the tenofovir DF treated HIV-1 infected pediatric subjects as compared to the control groups. Similar trends were observed in chronic hepatitis B infected adolescent subjects aged 12 years to less than 18 years. In all pediatric trials, skeletal growth (height) appeared to be unaffected. For more information, consult the tenofovir disoproxil fumarate prescribing information.
The effects of tenofovir DF-associated changes in BMD and biochemical markers on long-term bone health and future fracture risk are unknown. Assessment of BMD should be considered for adult and pediatric patients who have a history of pathologic bone fracture or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss. Although the effect of supplementation with calcium and vitamin D was not studied, such supplementation may be beneficial for all patients. If bone abnormalities are suspected then appropriate consultation should be obtained.
Mineralization Defects
Cases of osteomalacia associated with proximal renal tubulopathy, manifested as bone pain or pain in extremities and which may contribute to fractures, have been reported in association with the use of tenofovir DF. Arthralgias and muscle pain or weakness have also been reported in cases of proximal renal tubulopathy. Hypophosphatemia and osteomalacia secondary to proximal renal tubulopathy should be considered in patients at risk of renal dysfunction who present with persistent or worsening bone or muscle symptoms while receiving products containing tenofovir DF.
Convulsions
Convulsions have been observed in patients receiving efavirenz, generally in the presence of known medical history of seizures. Caution must be taken in any patient with a history of seizures.
Patients who are receiving concomitant anticonvulsant medications primarily metabolized by the liver, such as phenytoin and phenobarbital, may require periodic monitoring of plasma levels.
Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including the components of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. During the initial phase of combination antiretroviral treatment, patients whose immune system responds may develop an inflammatory response to indolent or residual opportunistic infections (such as Mycobacterium avium infection, cytomegalovirus, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP), or tuberculosis), which may necessitate further evaluation and treatment.
Autoimmune disorders (such as Graves' disease, polymyositis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome) have also been reported to occur in the setting of immune reconstitution, however, the time to onset is more variable, and can occur many months after initiation of treatment.
Fat Redistribution
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat including central obesity, dorsocervical fat enlargement (buffalo hump), peripheral wasting, facial wasting, breast enlargement, and "cushingoid appearance" have been observed in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. The mechanism and long-term consequences of these events are currently unknown. A causal relationship has not been established.
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