Title : The interaction of diltiazem with simvastatin.

Pub. Date : 2000 Mar

PMID : 10741630






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1 Diltiazem is a substrate and an inhibitor of CYP3A enzymes and is commonly coadministered with cholesterol-lowering agents such as simvastatin. Diltiazem cytochrome P450 family 3 subfamily A member 4 Homo sapiens
2 CONCLUSION: Diltiazem coadministration resulted in a significant interaction with simvastatin, probably by inhibiting CYP3A-mediated metabolism. Diltiazem cytochrome P450 family 3 subfamily A member 4 Homo sapiens
3 Concomitant use of diltiazem or other potent inhibitors of CYP3A with simvastatin should be avoided, or close clinical monitoring should be used. Diltiazem cytochrome P450 family 3 subfamily A member 4 Homo sapiens