Cytochrome P450 2C9

• Absent in 1% Caucasians andAfrican-Americans

• Primary metabolism of:

  • Most NSAIDs (including COX-2)
  • S-warfarin (the active form)
  • Phenytoin

• Inhibited by:

  • Fluconazole

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