Selzentry (maraviroc)

Antiviral-HIV (Antiretroviral) CCR5 Co-Receptor Antagonist Oral Tablet

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Maraviroc, an antiretroviral agent, is a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) entry inhibitor. The drug is a CC chemokine receptor type 5 (CCR5) antagonist.

Maraviroc, a synthetic antiretroviral agent, is a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) entry inhibitor. The drug is a small-molecule CC chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) antagonist.

HIV enters host cells by attaching to the CD4+ T-cell receptor using 1 of 2 chemokine coreceptors, CCR5 or CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4). Maraviroc selectively binds to CCR5 on the cell membrane and prevents the interaction of HIV type 1 (HIV-1) glycoprotein 120 and CCR5 necessary for CCR5-tropic HIV-1 to enter cells. Maraviroc does not inhibit entry of CXCR4-tropic and dual/mixed-tropic HIV-1 into cells.

CCR5 is a coreceptor for the most commonly transmitted HIV-1 strains that predominate during the early stages of infection; this form remains the dominant form in many patients with late-stage infection. Maraviroc also may be active against some HIV-2 isolates; however, no approved assays to determine HIV-2 coreceptor tropism exist and HIV-2 is known to use many other minor coreceptors in addition to CCR5 and CXCR4.

Maraviroc is active against some strains of HIV-1 resistant to HIV nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), HIV nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), HIV protease inhibitors (PIs), and HIV entry and fusion inhibitors (enfuvirtide). HIV-1 strains with reduced susceptibility to maraviroc have been produced in vitro and have emerged during maraviroc therapy.

Following single oral doses of maraviroc 1-1200 mg in uninfected subjects, peak plasma concentrations are attained in 0.5-4 hours; maraviroc pharmacokinetics are not dose proportional over the dose range. The absolute bioavailability of a 100-mg oral dose is 23%; the absolute bioavailability of a 300-mg dose is predicted to be 33%. Maraviroc is a substrate for the efflux transporter P-glycoprotein (P-gp).

The AUC and peak plasma concentration decreased by 33% when a 300-mg tablet was administered with a high-fat meal, and AUC decreased by 73% when 75 mg of the oral solution was administered with a high- fat meal in healthy adult volunteers.

Maraviroc is approximately 76% bound to human plasma proteins. The drug is principally metabolized by cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzyme 3A to inactive metabolites; CYP2C9, CYP2D6, and CYP2C19 do not contribute significantly to the metabolism of maraviroc. Approximately 20% of a dose is eliminated in urine (8% as unchanged maraviroc) and 76% of a dose is excreted in feces (25% as unchanged maraviroc).

The terminal half-life of maraviroc is 14-18 hours.

Based on population pharmacokinetic analyses, age did not have a clinically important effect on maraviroc exposure in patients <=65 years of age. Based on population pharmacokinetics and 2 clinical CYP3A5 genotype analyses for race, no dosage adjustment of maraviroc is recommended based on race or gender.

USES: Maraviroc is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life.

Maraviroc belongs to a class of drugs known as entry inhibitors. It works by blocking the HIV virus from infecting healthy immune cells (T-cells). Maraviroc is not a cure for HIV infection.

To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share personal items (such as needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Generic name: maraviroc
Pronunciation: (MAR-a-VIR-ok)
Drug class: Antiviral-HIV (Antiretroviral) CCR5 Co-Receptor Antagonist
Therapeutic class: Anti-Infective Agents

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Selzentry:

  • Ccr5 Tropic Hiv Infection

Dosing

Dosage of maraviroc is based on different concomitant drugs.

Drug interactions

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Contraindications

*Patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/minute) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are receiving concomitant therapy with a potent cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzyme 3A inhibitor or inducer.

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse effects (incidence >8%) reported in antiretroviral-experienced adults that occurred at a higher frequency compared with placebo are upper respiratory tract infections, cough, pyrexia, rash, and dizziness.

The most common adverse effects (incidence >8%) reported in treatment-naive adults that occurred at a higher frequency than the comparator(s) are upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, flatulence, bloating and distention, upper respiratory tract signs and symptoms, and GI atonic and hypomotility disorders.

The most common adverse effects (incidence >=3%) reported in treatment-experienced pediatric patients are vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness. In the study in neonates birth to 6 weeks of age, the most common adverse effect reported with maraviroc was decreased hemoglobin. No additional adverse reactions were observed in these neonates compared with those seen in adults.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
CCr5 tropic HIV infection
B20ICD10CMHuman immunodeficiency virus [HIv] disease
O98.7ICD10CMHuman immunodeficiency virus [HIv] disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
O98.71ICD10CMHuman immunodeficiency virus [HIv] disease complicating pregnancy
O98.711ICD10CMHuman immunodeficiency virus [HIv] disease complicating pregnancy, first trimester
O98.712ICD10CMHuman immunodeficiency virus [HIv] disease complicating pregnancy, second trimester
O98.713ICD10CMHuman immunodeficiency virus [HIv] disease complicating pregnancy, third trimester
O98.719ICD10CMHuman immunodeficiency virus [HIv] disease complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
O98.72ICD10CMHuman immunodeficiency virus [HIv] disease complicating childbirth
O98.73ICD10CMHuman immunodeficiency virus [HIv] disease complicating the puerperium
Z21ICD10CMAsymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIv] infection status

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data