enzyme inducers

How Do Enzyme Inducers Affect Drug Metabolism?

Enzyme inducers can lead to enhanced metabolism of drugs by increasing the production of enzymes that facilitate the transformation of drugs into their metabolites. This can result in decreased drug concentrations in the blood, thereby reducing the therapeutic effect. For instance, if a patient is taking a drug with a narrow therapeutic window, enzyme induction could lead to subtherapeutic levels, rendering the treatment ineffective.

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