CYP2C9
Also known as: Cytochrome P-4502C9
Description
CYP2C9 is a type of Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme.
Function of CYP2C9
Like all Cytochrome P-450 enzymes, CYP2C9 is responsible for the (Phase I) detoxification of various substances in the Liver. The following substances are acted upon by CYP2C9:
Prescribed Medications
Amitriptiline
Carvedilol
Celecoxib
Dapsone
Diclofenac
Dilantin
Dronabinol
Fluoxetine
Glimepiride
Glipizide
Glyburide
Hexobarbital
Imipramine
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Irbesartan
Losartan
Mefenamic Acid
Meloxican
Mirtazapine
Naproxen
Nateglinide
Piroxicam
Ritonavir
Rosiglitazone
Sildenafil
Sulfamethoxazole
Tamoxifen
Tolbutamide
Torsemide
Warfarin
Zafirlukast
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