Carvedilol Is Heavily Metabolized by CYP2D6 and 2C9, Resulting in Drug

question 31

Multiple Choice

Carvedilol is heavily metabolized by CYP2D6 and 2C9, resulting in drug interactions with which of the following drug classes?

• A) Histamine 2 blockers
• B) Quinolones
• C) Serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
• D) All of the above

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