Enzyme Inhibitors- SICKFACES.COM GAVID Flashcards
1
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S
A
Sodium Valproate
2
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I
A
Isoniazid
3
Q
C
A
Cimetidine
4
Q
K
A
Ketoconazole
5
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F
A
Fluconazole
6
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A
A
Alcohol
7
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C
A
Chloramphenicol
8
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E
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Erythro/ Clarithromycin
9
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S
A
Sulfinamides (Trimethoprim)
10
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C
A
Ciprofloxacin
11
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O
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Omeprazole
12
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M
A
Metronidazole
13
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G
A
Grapefruit
14
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A
A
Amiodarone
15
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V
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Verapamil
16
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I
A
Itraconazole
17
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D
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Diltiazem
18
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What does an enzyme inhibitor do?
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It binds to the substrate (i.e., the drug it interacts with), which prevents the enzyme from metabolising and clearing it. This means that there will be increased levels of the substrate in the bloodstream.
