Enzyme inhibitors and inducers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mnemonic to remember which drugs are enzyme inhibitors?
A
AODEVICES:
- Allopurinol
- Omeprazole
- Disulfiram
- Erythromycin
- Valproate
- Isoniazid
- Ciprofloxacin
- Ethanol (acute excess)
- Sulfasalazine (and other sulphonamides)
2
Q
What is the mnemonic to remember which drugs are enzyme inducers?
A
PCBRAS:
- Phenytoin
- Carbamazepine
- Barbiturates (e.g. phenobarbital)
- Rifampicin
- Alcohol (chronic excess)
- Sulfonylureas, e.g. gliclazide
3
Q
Is ciprofloxacin an enzyme inducer or an enzyme inhibitor?
A
Inhibitor
4
Q
Is erythromycin an enzyme inducer or an enzyme inhibitor?
A
Inhibitor
5
Q
Is carbamazepine an enzyme inducer or an enzyme inhibitor?
A
Inducer
