Stereoselectivity in drug metabolism and action: effects of enzyme inhibition and induction

Ther Drug Monit. 1996 Aug;18(4):388-92. doi: 10.1097/00007691-199608000-00013.

Abstract

Many synthetic drugs that contain a chiral center are marketed as racemates. Taking into account the composite nature of chiral rugs has improved our understanding of the dose/effect relationship of these compounds. It is widely accepted that drug metabolism is often responsible for stereoselective disposition and hence factors modulating the activity of drug-metabolizing enzymes can modify this effect. The present article highlights the influence of some of these factors (induction and inhibition of drug-metabolizing enzymes) on stereoselective drug disposition. The latter topic includes an enantiomer/enantiomer interaction that alters drug disposition and drug action.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Drug Interactions
  • Enzyme Induction / physiology*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Liver / enzymology*
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / chemistry*
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / metabolism
  • Stereoisomerism*
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations