Table 2

Steady-state Cmax values of HIV protease inhibitors in comparison to their IC50 values inhibiting hOCT1

CompoundsCmax, steady-stateIC50
μM
Indinavir12.6 ± 42-a 61.7  ± 18.4
Nelfinavir4.5–6.02-b 21.8  ± 5.4
Ritonavir15.52-c 5.18  ± 1.21
Saquinavir2–42-d 8.26  ± 1.64
  • 2-a 800 mg three times daily (n = 16) (Crixivan package insert)

  • 2-b 750 mg three times daily (data listed were converted from 3 to 4 μg/ml using molecular weight of 664 g/mol) (Viracept package insert)

  • 2-c 600 mg 12 hourly (number listed was converted from 11.2 μg/ml using molecular weight of 721 g/mol) (Norvir package insert)

  • 2-d 600 mg 1200 mg ID) [data listed were converted from 1420 ng/ml (for patient) and 2477 ng/ml (for health volunteer) using molecular weight of 671 g/mol] (Fortovase package insert)