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    Efavirenz- but not nevirapine-based antiretroviral therapy decreases exposure to the levonorgestrel released from a sub-dermal contraceptive implant
    (Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2014) Kimberly, Scarsi; Lamorde, Mohammed; Darin, Kristin; Dilly Penchala, Sujan; Else, Laura; Nakalema, Shadia; Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline; Khoo, Saye; Cohn, Susan; Merry, Concepta; Back, David
    Sub-dermal hormone implants, such as levonorgestrel (LNG), are a safe and desirable form of long-acting contraception, but their use among HIV-positive women on antiretroviral therapy (ART) may be compromised given the potential for a cytochrome P450 3A-mediated drug-drug interaction. Our study aimed to characterize the pharmacokinetics of LNG released from a sub-dermal implant over six months in HIV-positive Ugandan women on nevirapine (NVP)- or efavirenz (EFV)-based ART.