Cytochrome P450 Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
A common CYP inducer
A
St John’s Wart
2
Q
A common CYP inhibitor
A
Grapefruit
3
Q
Role of CYP Enzymes
A
drug metabolism
4
Q
How does a CYP inhibitor affect drugs
A
decreases metabolism
Drugs stay in longer
5
Q
How does a CYP inducer affects drugs
A
Increases metabolism - drug leaves