Hepatic Disease in HIV-Infected Patients

  • Author: Mark S. Sulkowski, MD (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 9/4/18 (What's New)

Summary

  • HCV infection does not significantly alter the virologic or immunologic response to effective antiretroviral therapy[Miller 2005]
    • Adverse Events
    • Interferon- and ribavirin-free DAA regimens recommended for the treatment of HCV infection in patients coinfected with HIV have shown to be highly tolerable with generally favorable safety profiles
    • The most important safety consideration for HCV therapy in patients with HCV/HIV coinfection are established and potential drug–drug interactions between HCV DAAs and antiretroviral agents
    Drug–Drug Interactions

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    Keywords: Hepatic Complications, Special Populations, Viral Hepatitis Coinfection

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