A. Ugarte, Lorena de la Mora, M. Martinez-Rebollar, J. Mallolas, M. Laguno
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Abstract
The morbidity and mortality of people living with HIV (PLWH) has decreased markedly after the introduction of highly effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). The safety profile of drugs used for HIV has improved over time, and nowadays, co-formulated combinations with excellent tolerability are available. One of the most commonly used is elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (EVG/COBI/FTC/TAF) due to its effectiveness in viral suppression and good tolerability [1-2]. PLWH are at greater risk of suffering hepatobiliary complications, not only caused by opportunistic infections or AIDS cholangiopathy related to advanced immunosuppression but also due to drug-induced hepatotoxicity, use of alcohol or other substances, coinfections with hepatitis virus or liver steatosis [3]. This article describes a case of a patient who developed a severe increase in cholestasis parameters after starting EVG/COBI/FTC/TAF regimen, probably related to integrase strand transfer inhibitor (InSTI). Liver enzyme elevation during InSTI-based therapy is an unusual finding. To our knowledge, this is the first report in the literature of EVG/COBI/FTC/TAF-associated cholestasis. The article tries to generate knowledge in order to strengthen pharmacovigilance of this adverse effect and reviews the available data on cholestasis in PLWH.
期刊介绍:
Antiviral Therapy (an official publication of the International Society of Antiviral Research) is an international, peer-reviewed journal devoted to publishing articles on the clinical development and use of antiviral agents and vaccines, and the treatment of all viral diseases. Antiviral Therapy is one of the leading journals in virology and infectious diseases.
The journal is comprehensive, and publishes articles concerning all clinical aspects of antiviral therapy. It features editorials, original research papers, specially commissioned review articles, letters and book reviews. The journal is aimed at physicians and specialists interested in clinical and basic research.