Which of the following drugs when taken concurrently with a HIV protease inhibitor may cause increased levels?

a. clarithromycin (Biaxen)
b. acetaminophen (Tylenol)
c. orange juice
d. cocaine


a. Erythromycin, clarithromycin, ciprofloxicine, flucoanzole, grapefruit juice, and cimetidine are a few drugs that inhibit CYP3A4, thus inhibiting the metabolism of HIV protease inhibitors.

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