Panjasaram Naidoo1, Vasudevan V Chetty, Manoranjenni Chetty. 1. University of KwaZulu Natal, School of Health Science, Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4001, KZN, South Africa, naidoopj@ukzn.ac.za.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Differences in drug metabolism due to cytochrome P450 (CYP) polymorphisms may be significant enough to warrant different dosing strategies in carriers of specific cytochrome P450 (CYP) polymorphisms, especially for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index. The impact of such polymorphisms on drug plasma concentrations and the resulting dosing strategies are presented in this review, using the example of efavirenz (EFV). METHODS: A structured literature search was performed to extract information pertaining to EFV metabolism and the influence of polymorphisms of CYP2B6, ethnicity, sex and drug interactions on plasma concentrations of EFV. The corresponding dosing strategies developed for carriers of specific CYP2B6 genotypes were also reviewed. RESULTS: The polymorphic CYP2B6 enzyme, which is the major enzyme in the EFV metabolic pathway, is a key determinant for the significant inter-individual differences seen in EFV pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PKPD). Ethnic differences and the associated prevalence of CYP2B6 polymorphisms result in significant differences in the PKPD associated with a standard 600 mg per day dose of EFV, warranting dosage reduction in carriers of specific CYP2B6 polymorphisms. Drug interactions and auto-induction also influence EFV PKPD significantly. CONCLUSION: Using EFV as an example of a drug with a narrow therapeutic index and a high inter-patient variability in plasma concentrations corresponding to a standard dose of the drug, this review demonstrates how genotyping of the primary metabolising enzyme can be useful for appropriate dosage adjustments in individuals. However, other variables such as drug interactions and auto-induction may necessitate plasma concentration measurements as well, prior to personalising the dose.
PURPOSE: Differences in drug metabolism due to cytochrome P450 (CYP) polymorphisms may be significant enough to warrant different dosing strategies in carriers of specific cytochrome P450 (CYP) polymorphisms, especially for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index. The impact of such polymorphisms on drug plasma concentrations and the resulting dosing strategies are presented in this review, using the example of efavirenz (EFV). METHODS: A structured literature search was performed to extract information pertaining to EFV metabolism and the influence of polymorphisms of CYP2B6, ethnicity, sex and drug interactions on plasma concentrations of EFV. The corresponding dosing strategies developed for carriers of specific CYP2B6 genotypes were also reviewed. RESULTS: The polymorphic CYP2B6 enzyme, which is the major enzyme in the EFV metabolic pathway, is a key determinant for the significant inter-individual differences seen in EFV pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PKPD). Ethnic differences and the associated prevalence of CYP2B6 polymorphisms result in significant differences in the PKPD associated with a standard 600 mg per day dose of EFV, warranting dosage reduction in carriers of specific CYP2B6 polymorphisms. Drug interactions and auto-induction also influence EFV PKPD significantly. CONCLUSION: Using EFV as an example of a drug with a narrow therapeutic index and a high inter-patient variability in plasma concentrations corresponding to a standard dose of the drug, this review demonstrates how genotyping of the primary metabolising enzyme can be useful for appropriate dosage adjustments in individuals. However, other variables such as drug interactions and auto-induction may necessitate plasma concentration measurements as well, prior to personalising the dose.
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