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Dolutegravir and Hepatitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Dolutegravir and disease Hepatitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Dolutegravir <> Hepatitis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Patients with underlying hepatitis B or C may be at increased risk for worsening or development of transaminase elevations with the use of dolutegravir. In some cases there was hepatitis B reactivation particularly in a setting where anti- hepatitis treatment was withdrawn. Appropriate laboratory testing prior to initiating treatment and monitoring for hepatotoxicity during therapy is recommended in patients with underlying hepatitis B or C.

Dolutegravir

Generic Name: dolutegravir

Brand Name: Tivicay

Synonyms: n.a.

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