Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions of Doravirine.

Doravirine is a new HIV-1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that has demonstrated a good efficacy and safety profile in clinical trials. It has a therapeutic profile that makes it an attractive option for treatment of HIV-1 infection. As such, there has been an increase in the published literature regarding the pharmacokinetics of doravirine and potential for drug-drug interactions.

Medication risk communication with cancer patients in a Middle East cancer care setting.

Purpose: Cancer treatments are frequently associated with adverse effects, but there may be a cultural reluctance by care providers to be forthcoming with patients regarding these risks for fear of promoting nonadherence. Conversely, research in a number of countries indicates high levels of patient desire for this information. We sought to explore cancer patient experiences, satisfaction, and preferences for medication risk communication in a Middle East care setting.