Ritonavir

Phenytoin

Not recommended association.

No pharmaceutical opinion available for this interaction.

Mechanism

Phenytoin may possibly induce the metabolism (CYP 3A4) and consequently decrease the concentration of Ritonavir.

Ritonavir may possibly induce the metabolism (CYP 2C9) and consequently decrease the concentration of Phenytoin.

Ritonavir

Pharmacodynamic effects

Possible decrease of clinical efficacy.

Therefore, resulting in loss of therapeutic effect of associated IP.

Recommendations

Use this combination with caution.

Monitor for signs and symptoms of therapeutic failure.

An increase in dosage may be necessary.

Alternative solution(s)

Phenytoin

Pharmacodynamic effects

Possible decrease of clinical efficacy.

Recommendations

Avoid if possible. Use an alternative or monitor patient closely.

Monitor for signs and symptoms of therapeutic failure.

An increase in dosage may be necessary.

Alternative solution(s)

As clinically indicated : brivaracetam, gabapentin, lacosamide, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, pregabalin, rufinamide, topiramate, vigabatrin, zonisamide.

Monitor

Tests

Associated PI plasma level

CD4+

Viral load HIV

Phenytoin

Pharmacokinetic parameters

Comment

Comment
Reference
  • 3142
    Phenytoine (Dilantin), Pfizer, Québec, Canada, 22 juil 2013.
  • 122
    Ritonavir (Norvir), Corporation AbbVie, Quebec, Canada, 5 juillet 2021.