Eg. Fluoxetine is an inhibitor of another medication. Does that mean it leaked the other medication work more or less?
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When you say a drug is an inhibitor it stops a certain process/function
Take for example – proton pump inhibitors – omeprazole, lansoprazole etc.
They act by stopping the proton pump (it pumps hydrogen ion into the stomach).
Outcome – when the proton pump is “inhibited” the process of hydrogen ion being pumped is stopped, leading to a decrease in hydrogen ion concentration in the stomach, leading to a decrease in formation of Hydrochloric acid (H + Cl), leading to a decrease in acidity of the stomach – useful if you are already experiencing hyperacidity or ulcerations
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