Abstract
This case discusses a possible pharmacokinetic interaction between bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine. Bupivacaine is a cytochrome P 450 2D6 and cytochrome 3A4 substrate. Dexmedetomidine has been shown, in vitro, to inhibit both enzymes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | A Case Approach to Perioperative Drug-Drug Interactions |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 179-182 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781461474951, 9781461474944 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 15 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)