Tag: CYP3A4

Statins and Antifungal Medications: Rhabdomyolysis Risk Explained

Statins and Antifungal Medications: Rhabdomyolysis Risk Explained

Combining statins with certain antifungals can cause dangerous muscle breakdown. Learn which drugs are risky, how to stay safe, and what to do if you're on both.

CYP450 Enzyme Interactions: How Medications Compete for Metabolism

CYP450 Enzyme Interactions: How Medications Compete for Metabolism

CYP450 enzymes metabolize 90% of medications. When drugs compete for these enzymes, levels can spike or drop dangerously. Learn how common combos like statins with antibiotics or SSRIs with beta-blockers cause real harm - and what to do about it.