CYP2C19
Also known as: Cytochrome P-4502C19
Description
CYP2C19 is a type of Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme.
Function of CYP2C19
Like all Cytochrome P-450 enzymes, CYP2C19 is responsible for the (Phase I) detoxification of various substances in the Liver. The following substances are acted upon by 2C19:
Hormones
Progesterone
Prescribed Medications
Amitriptiline
Carisoprodol
Citalopram
Clomipramine
Cyclophosphamide
Diazepam
Dilantin
Hexoabarbital
Imipramine
Indomethacin
Lansoprazole
Mephobarbital
Nevirapine
Nilutamide
Omeprazole
Pantoprazole
Primidone
Proguanil
Propranolol
Ritonavir
Teniposide
Valproic Acid
Warfarin
These Herbs may Increase the Activity of CYP2C19
Ginkgo biloba may increase the activity of CYP2C19. [1]
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