Table 1. Drugs that activate the pregnane-X-receptor (PXR) (selection).
PXR-Ligands | Examples |
---|---|
Antiepileptics |
Phenytoin, Carbamazepine |
Antineoplastic drugs |
Cyclophophamide, Taxol, Tamoxifen |
Antibiotics |
Clotrimazole, Rifampicin |
Anti-inflammatory agents |
Dexamethasone |
Antihypertensives |
Nifedipine, Spironolactone |
Antiretroviral drugs |
Ritononavir, Saquinavir |
Endocrine drugs |
Cyproterone acetate |
Herbal medicines | Kava kava, St. John's wort (Hyperforin) |