title: Ganciclovir-tenofovir interaction leading to tenofovir-induced nephrotoxicity.
abstract: Viral enteritis is an important gastrointestinal disorder in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common opportunistic agent in these patients. As ganciclovir and tenofovir are the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of CMV and HIV infection, respectively, this case report showcases the potentiality of drug interaction as well as the safety measures to be taken when using these two drugs together in unavoidable situations.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
authors.forename: Radhika
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Soanker
authors.affiliation: Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
authors.forename: Shobha Jagdish Chandra
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Udutha
authors.affiliation: Department of General Medicine, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
authors.forename: Malladi V S
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Subbalaxmi
authors.affiliation: Department of General Medicine, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
authors.forename: Ysn
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Raju
keywords: CMV infection; ganciclovir; nephrotoxicity; tenofovir