Carbamazepine is a potent inducer of which enzyme system, leading to significant drug-drug interactions and even 'auto-induction'?
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Correct answer: CYP3A4
Carbamazepine is a strong inducer of CYP3A4. It induces its own metabolism (auto-induction), which typically requires a dose adjustment after the first few weeks of therapy to maintain therapeutic levels.
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