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Title: Randomized controlled trial of the tolerability and completion of maraviroc compared with Kaletra® in combination with Truvada® for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (MiPEP Trial). Author: Milinkovic A, Benn P, Arenas-Pinto A, Brima N, Copas A, Clarke A, Fisher M, Schembri G, Hawkins D, Williams A, Gilson R, MiPEP Trial Team. Journal: J Antimicrob Chemother; 2017 Jun 01; 72(6):1760-1768. PubMed ID: 28369381. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV is often poorly tolerated and not completed. Alternative PEP regimens may improve adherence and completion, aiding HIV prevention. We conducted a randomized controlled trial of a maraviroc-based PEP regimen compared with a standard-of-care regimen using ritonavir-boosted lopinavir. METHODS: Patients meeting criteria for PEP were randomized to tenofovir disoproxil/emtricitabine (200/245 mg) once daily plus ritonavir-boosted lopinavir (Kaletra ® 400/100 mg) or maraviroc 300 mg twice daily. The composite primary endpoint was completion of 28 days of the allocated PEP regimen without grade 3 or 4 clinical or laboratory adverse events (AEs) related to the PEP medication. RESULTS: Two hundred and thirteen individuals were randomized (107 to maraviroc; 106 to Kaletra ® arm). Follow-up rates were high in both groups. There was no difference in the primary endpoint; 70 (71%) in the maraviroc and 64 (65%) in the Kaletra ® arm ( P = 0.36) completed PEP without grade 3 or 4 AEs. Discontinuation of PEP was the same (18%) in both groups. There were no grade 3 or 4 clinical AEs in either arm, but more grade 1 or 2 clinical AEs in the Kaletra ® arm (91% versus 70%; P < 0.001). Antidiarrhoeal medication use was higher in the Kaletra ® arm (67% versus 25%; P < 0.001). There were no HIV seroconversions in the study period. CONCLUSIONS: The completion rate in the absence of grade 3 or 4 AEs was similar with both regimens. Maraviroc-based PEP was better tolerated, supporting its use as an option for non-occupational PEP.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]