Bedaquiline: a review of human pharmacokinetics and drug-drug interactions.

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van Heeswijk RP, Dannemann B, Hoetelmans RM

Bedaquiline: a review of human pharmacokinetics and drug-drug interactions.

J Antimicrob Chemother. 2014 Sep;69(9):2310-8. doi: 10.1093/jac/dku171. Epub 2014 May 23.

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24860154 [ View in PubMed
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Abstract

Bedaquiline has recently been approved for the treatment of pulmonary multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) as part of combination therapy in adults. It is metabolized primarily by the cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 3A4 (CYP3A4) to a less-active N-monodesmethyl metabolite. Phase I and Phase II studies in healthy subjects and patients with drug-susceptible or multidrug-resistant TB have assessed the pharmacokinetics and drug-drug interaction profile of bedaquiline. Potential interactions have been assessed between bedaquiline and first- and second-line anti-TB drugs (rifampicin, rifapentine, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, kanamycin, ofloxacin and cycloserine), commonly used antiretroviral agents (lopinavir/ritonavir, nevirapine and efavirenz) and a potent CYP3A inhibitor (ketoconazole). This review summarizes the pharmacokinetic profile of bedaquiline as well as the results of the drug-drug interaction studies.

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Drug Carriers
DrugCarrierKindOrganismPharmacological ActionActions
BedaquilineAlpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1ProteinHumans
No
Binder
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BedaquilineSerum albuminProteinHumans
No
Binder
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Drug Interactions
DrugsInteraction
Bedaquiline
Midostaurin
The metabolism of Bedaquiline can be decreased when combined with Midostaurin.
Bedaquiline
Ritonavir
The metabolism of Bedaquiline can be decreased when combined with Ritonavir.
Bedaquiline
Voriconazole
The metabolism of Bedaquiline can be decreased when combined with Voriconazole.
Bedaquiline
Efavirenz
The metabolism of Bedaquiline can be decreased when combined with Efavirenz.
Bedaquiline
Delavirdine
The metabolism of Bedaquiline can be decreased when combined with Delavirdine.