Therapy should be performed by a physician with experience in the treatment of HIV infection.
The Celtzentri ® drug should be used only when the HIV-1 CC115-tropic HIV-1 is determined by an adequately validated and sensitive method (ie, a virus with tropism is not detected CXCR4 or having a double and / or mixed tropism). Tropism of the virus can not be determined on the basis of anamnesis of treatment or testing of stored blood samples of the patient. g To estimate tropism, only the newly obtained patient blood sample can be used.
In HIV-1-infected patients, changes in the tropism of the virus occur over time. Therefore, it is necessary to begin treatment soon after the definition of tropism.
The drug Celzentri ® should be used as part of the combined antiretroviral therapy regimen. The drug Celzentri ® should be optimally combined with other antiretroviral drugs, to which the patient's virus is susceptible. Information for patients
Patients should be informed that antiretroviral therapy, including the use of Celzentri®, does not prevent the transmission of HIV to other people by sexual contact or through contact with blood. Patients should continue to observe all precautions. Maraviroc does not lead to eradication of HIV-1. Correction of dose
Doctors should ensure that the dose of Celzentri® is correctly adjusted when combined with inhibitors and / or isoenzyme inducers CYP3A4, since they can influence the concentration and therapeutic efficacy of Celzentri®.
Immunodeficiency Syndrome
In HIV-infected patients with severe immunodeficiency, in the first few weeks or months of the onset of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), symptoms of inflammatory reactions may occur as a result of exacerbation of secondary infections that have occurred in asymptomatic form. Usually, such reactions can lead to a worsening of the patient's condition. Examples of such reactions are cytomegalovirus retinitis, generalized and / or focal mycobacterial infections and pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii). Any symptoms of inflammation should be identified and, if necessary, appropriate treatment should be started.
Influence on immunity
Chemokine receptor antagonists CCR5 can adversely affect the immune response in certain infections. This must be taken into account when treating infections such as active tuberculosis and invasive fungal infections.
Osteonecrosis
Despite the fact that the nature of osteonecrosis is considered multifactorial (corticosteroids, alcohol abuse, severe immunosuppression, high body mass index), cases of osteonecrosis are more common in patients with HIV and / or with prolonged use of HAART.Patients should be advised to consult a doctor if they are concerned about pain in the joints or joint movement is difficult. Dysfunction of the liver
The safety and effectiveness of maraviroc in patients with severe liver disease has not been studied.
In a study on healthy volunteers, there were cases of hepatotoxicity with signs of an allergic reaction, possibly associated with the administration of maraviroc. In addition, during studies involving patients with previous experience of therapy against the background of taking Celzentri®, there was an increase in the incidence of adverse reactions from the liver, while at the same time there was generally no increase in the incidence of abnormalities in functional hepatic tests to levels of 3-4 degrees of severity on a scale ACTG (AIDS Clinical Trial Group - a group that conducts clinical research in the field of AIDS treatment, USA).
Even fewer cases of damage to the hepatobiliary system were observed in patients who had not previously received therapy. The frequency of side effects from the liver and the deviation of hepatic functional tests of grade 3-4 on a scale ACTG were comparable between the groups receiving maraviroc and efavirenz.
In patients with liver disease, including chronic active hepatitis during combined antiretroviral therapy, the incidence of hepatic impairment may increase, so these patients should be monitored in accordance with standard practice of managing patients with liver disease.
In all patients with signs or symptoms of acute hepatitis, especially if there is a suspicion of hypersensitivity to the drug or an increase in the activity of "hepatic" transaminases in combination with a rash or other symptoms of possible hypersensitivity (itching rash, eosinophilia or increased concentration IgE in plasma), the use of Celzentri® should be discontinued.
Severe skin reactions and hypersensitivity reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions, including severe and potentially life-threatening, have been observed in patients taking maraviroc, in most cases simultaneously with other drugs that can cause similar reactions. These reactions included a rash, constitutional symptoms and, in some cases, liver failure and impaired function of other organs.Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and a rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms were also observed. It should immediately stop taking Celzentri® and other medications in case of signs and symptoms of severe hypersensitivity reaction.
The delay in stopping treatment with Celzentri® and other suspected drugs after the appearance of the rash may lead to a life-threatening reaction. It is necessary to monitor the clinical condition, including the activity of aminotransferases, and if necessary start the appropriate treatment. Disorders of the cardiovascular system
Caulzentri® should be given with caution in patients with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular conditions.
Renal impairment
In patients with severe renal failure who are receiving HIV therapy and a drug maraviroc, the risk of orthostatic hypotension may increase.
This risk is associated with an increase in the maximum concentration of maraviroc.
Orthostatic hypotension
Caution should be exercised when administering maraviroc to patients with severe renal failure who have risk factors or episodes of orthostatic hypotension in the history or patients taking concomitant therapy with hypotensive drugs.
Patients with concomitant cardiovascular diseases are at increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events that may be caused by orthostatic hypotension.