Inhibitor, Inducer or Substrate Strength From an Interaction Study (FDA)

FDA strength class of an observed exposure ratio from an interaction study: strong, moderate or weak inhibitor or inducer, or a sensitive substrate with a strong inhibitor.

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Example

Which drug is classified
The drug given with it (inhibitor or inducer)
AUC ratio
6.2

Result: Strong inhibitor (AUC ratio 6.2).

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What you enter

  • Which drug is classified
  • AUC ratio (with / without)
  • AUC with the other drug
  • AUC without it
  • Substrate study used a strong inhibitor
How this is calculated

Citation

FDA, Healthcare Professionals: FDA's Examples of Drugs that Interact with CYP Enzymes and Transporter Systems, Table 2 legend (inhibitor, inducer and substrate potency definitions), content current as of 05/29/2026. Read the source ↗

A reference and educational tool. Not medical, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for clinician judgment.

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