We present a case of Aspergillus fumigatus renal abscess treated with voriconazole of a HIV-positive 43-year-old male patient. Following haloperidol treatment we observed an unexpected increase in voriconazole through concentrations and liver function tests. CYP2C19*2 loss of function allele was stated, an interaction probably explained by the introduction of haloperidol, a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor. Therapeutic drug monitoring and CYP2C19 genotyping may be suggested when administering voriconazole to complex patients.

A probable drug-to-drug interaction between voriconazole and haloperidol in a slow metabolizer of CYP2C19

CALCAGNO, Andrea;
2015-01-01

Abstract

We present a case of Aspergillus fumigatus renal abscess treated with voriconazole of a HIV-positive 43-year-old male patient. Following haloperidol treatment we observed an unexpected increase in voriconazole through concentrations and liver function tests. CYP2C19*2 loss of function allele was stated, an interaction probably explained by the introduction of haloperidol, a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor. Therapeutic drug monitoring and CYP2C19 genotyping may be suggested when administering voriconazole to complex patients.
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