Effect of 95% Ethanol Khat Extract and Cathinone on in vitro Human Recombinant Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C9, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4 Activity

ConclusionKhat-drug interactions are possible due to administration of clinical drugs metabolized by CYP2C9/CYP2D6/CYP3A4 together with khat chewing. Further in vivo studies are required to confirm our findings and identify the causative constituents of these inhibitory effects.
Source: European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research