A proposed management algorithm for lateonset efavirenz neurotoxicity

A high proportion of HIV-positive patients in South Africa receive concomitant efavirenz (EFV) and isoniazid (INH) therapy. EFV is metabolised in the liver via CYP2B6, and genetic polymorphism of CYP2B6 is known to result in slowed metabolism of the drug. INH is also metabolised in the liver, causin...

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Main Authors: H Cross, S Chetty, M Asukile, H Hussey, E Lee Pan, L Tucker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2018-03-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12261/8444