Dosage Optimization of Efavirenz Based on a Population Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacogenetic Model of HIV-infected Patients in Thailand

• Main Authors: Piyawat Chaivichacharn, Anchalee Avihingsanon, Weerawat Manosuthi, Sasiwimol Ubolyam, Siraprapa Tongkobpetch, Vorasuk Shotelersuk, Baralee Punyawudho
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Medicine; Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85085047562&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/70818
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2020 Elsevier Inc. Purpose: Efavirenz exhibits high interindividual variability in plasma concentrations, leading to unpredictable efficacy and toxicity. Polymorphism of CYP2B6 516G > T has been found to predominantly contribute to efavirenz variability. However, dosage recommendations incorpor...