Mnemonics for Remembering Major CYP Inhibitors Quiz

Cimetidine is a major CYP inhibitor.

Ritonavir is used to boost plasma levels of HIV protease inhibitors as a CYP3A4 inhibitor.

Ritonavir is often used as a pharmacokinetic enhancer for HIV therapy by boosting certain protease inhibitors as a CYP3A4 inhibitor.

Ritonavir is often used to enhance the bioavailability of immunosuppressant drugs like tacrolimus as a CYP3A4 inhibitor.

The mnemonic 'GRAPEFRUIT' helps remember major CYP3A4 inhibitors.

Quinidine is a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor.

Verapamil is commonly associated with the 'grapefruit juice effect' as a CYP inhibitor.

The mnemonic 'RUGRAT INDUCERS' helps remember major CYP3A4 inducers.

Erythromycin is a CYP inhibitor associated with statin interactions and myopathy risk.

'G' in 'G-PACMAN' stands for Gemfibrozil in CYP inhibition.

Fluconazole is a CYP inhibitor associated with increased bleeding risk when interacting with warfarin.

'S' in 'SSWIFT GEMS' represents St. John's Wort in CYP inhibition.