Which of the following antiTB drugs is an inducer of CYP450 (CYP3A4) enzymes?

a. INH
b. rifampin
c. streptomycin
d. pyrazinamide


b. Rifambin and rifabutin are inducers of CYP3A4, so they increase the metabolism of dental drugs such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, diazepam (Valium), and midazolam (Versed).

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A. True B. False

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