Possible Drug–Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail () and Antiretroviral Drugs
The use of alternative medicines, including herbs, is common among HIV-positive patients, even in those on antiretroviral treatment. Equisetum arvense , known as “horsetail,” is mainly used for its diuretic properties. There are limited data about the pharmacological properties of this compound and...
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| author | Ezequiel Cordova MD Laura Morganti MD Claudia Rodriguez MD |
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| description | The use of alternative medicines, including herbs, is common among HIV-positive patients, even in those on antiretroviral treatment. Equisetum arvense , known as “horsetail,” is mainly used for its diuretic properties. There are limited data about the pharmacological properties of this compound and the potential drug–herb interactions. The authors report 2 cases in which a possible drug–herb interaction may have led to virological breakthrough in patients who were maintained on the same regimen for many years, including lamivudine (3TC)/zidovudine (ZDV)/efavirenz (EFV) and emtricitabine (FTC)/tenofovir (TDF)/EFV, respectively. Therefore, a drug–herb interaction may be expected when these agents are taken concurrently. Until additional data are available, the authors advise clinicians to avoid this combination when possible. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dd0c52c44fb84f71a6fb6f4cc2e0e1192022-12-22T01:18:37ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care2325-95742325-95822017-01-011610.1177/2325957416680295Possible Drug–Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail () and Antiretroviral DrugsEzequiel Cordova MD0Laura Morganti MD1Claudia Rodriguez MD2 Infectious Diseases Unit, Hospital Cosme Argerich, Buenos Aires, Argentina Infectious Diseases Unit, Hospital Cosme Argerich, Buenos Aires, Argentina Infectious Diseases Unit, Hospital Cosme Argerich, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThe use of alternative medicines, including herbs, is common among HIV-positive patients, even in those on antiretroviral treatment. Equisetum arvense , known as “horsetail,” is mainly used for its diuretic properties. There are limited data about the pharmacological properties of this compound and the potential drug–herb interactions. The authors report 2 cases in which a possible drug–herb interaction may have led to virological breakthrough in patients who were maintained on the same regimen for many years, including lamivudine (3TC)/zidovudine (ZDV)/efavirenz (EFV) and emtricitabine (FTC)/tenofovir (TDF)/EFV, respectively. Therefore, a drug–herb interaction may be expected when these agents are taken concurrently. Until additional data are available, the authors advise clinicians to avoid this combination when possible.https://doi.org/10.1177/2325957416680295 |
| spellingShingle | Ezequiel Cordova MD Laura Morganti MD Claudia Rodriguez MD Possible Drug–Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail () and Antiretroviral Drugs Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care |
| title | Possible Drug–Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail () and Antiretroviral Drugs |
| title_full | Possible Drug–Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail () and Antiretroviral Drugs |
| title_fullStr | Possible Drug–Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail () and Antiretroviral Drugs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Possible Drug–Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail () and Antiretroviral Drugs |
| title_short | Possible Drug–Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail () and Antiretroviral Drugs |
| title_sort | possible drug herb interaction between herbal supplement containing horsetail and antiretroviral drugs |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/2325957416680295 |
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