Enzyme Inhabitors At a Glance

An enzyme inhabitor is a molecule that binds to the enzyme and decreases its activity. Since blocking an enzyme’s activity can kill a pathogen or correct a metabolic imbalance, many drugs are enzyme inhabitors. They are also used in pesticides (Wikipedia)

Example:

1.       Alcohol consumed (beginners)  

2.       Antibiotics-

a.       Isoniazide

b.       Erythromycin

c.       Sulphonamide / Disulfirum

d.       Metronidazole

e.       Chloramphenicol

f.        Ketoconazole

g.       Ciprofloxacin

3.       Anti convalsant –Sodium valporate

4.       Cimetidine

5.       Allopurinol

6.       Chlorpromazine

7.       Imipramine

8.       Propranolol

9.       Metoprolol

10.   Interferone

11.   MAO inhabitors

Collected & Concise

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