Cytochrome P450 Enzymes Flashcards

1
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A common CYP inducer

A

St John’s Wart

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2
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A common CYP inhibitor

A

Grapefruit

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3
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Role of CYP Enzymes

A

drug metabolism

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4
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How does a CYP inhibitor affect drugs

A

decreases metabolism

Drugs stay in longer

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5
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How does a CYP inducer affects drugs

A

Increases metabolism - drug leaves

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