SLCO1B1 phenotype-sensitive
- OATP1B1 genetics alter hepatic drug uptake
- Reduced-function SLCO1B1 raises some statin levels
- Simvastatin myopathy risk is the classic example
- Drug choice/dose can be genotype-guided
- Effect differs greatly by statin
Interaction at a glance
- OATP1B1 genetics alter hepatic drug uptake
Mechanism
- OATP1B1 genetics alter hepatic drug uptake
Clinical consequence
- Simvastatin myopathy risk is the classic example
Management
- Reduced-function SLCO1B1 raises some statin levels
- Drug choice/dose can be genotype-guided
Mechanism / modifiers
- Effect differs greatly by statin
Self-check
- What major clinical effect is associated with SLCO1B1 phenotype-sensitive?
Simvastatin myopathy risk is the classic example.
Drugs in this interaction (7)
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