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Drug Interactions with Antiretroviral Medications

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Learning Objectives

  • Explain the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
  • Access resources for checking drug interactions that involve antiretroviral medications
  • Identify commonly used antiretroviral medications that often cause significant drug interactions
  • Discuss how antiretroviral medications can increase or decrease levels of some medications when coadministered
  • Describe potential drug interactions between antiretroviral medications and medications commonly used to treat comorbid conditions

Authors

David M. Hachey, PharmD
David M. Hachey, PharmD
Professor, Division of Health Sciences
Department of Family Medicine
Idaho State University
Disclosures:
None
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Reviewers

Brian R. Wood, MD
Brian R. Wood, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Drug Interactions with Antiretroviral Medications 2nd Edition Question Bank and was available until August 31st, 2023.
CNE/CME

Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
  • 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: June 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)

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