Which mechanism underlies many serious drug–drug interactions (DDIs)?
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Correct answer: Changes in CYP450-mediated metabolism
Many DDIs occur because one drug inhibits or induces CYP450 enzymes, altering the clearance of another drug and thus leading to toxicity or therapeutic failure.
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