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Rifampicin reduces plasma concentrations of celiprolol.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Jan 2004
Lilja J J, Niemi M, Neuvonen P J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The beta-adrenoceptor-blocking agent celiprolol undergoes negligible metabolism, but is a substrate for P-glycoprotein. Our objective was to investigate the effects of rifampicin on the pharmacokinetics of celiprolol in healthy subjects. METHODS: In a randomized cross-over study with two phases and a washout of 4 weeks, ten healthy volunteers received a 5-day pretreatment with rifampicin (600 mg daily)...
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