Enzyme Induction

परिभाषा

The process by which a drug increases the production of metabolizing enzymes (particularly CYP450), leading to faster breakdown of itself or other drugs. This can reduce the effectiveness of co-administered medications. Induction typically takes days to weeks to develop fully.

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