Glossary · General Terms
Ultrarapid Metabolizer
Someone whose body processes certain medications much faster than usual because of highly active medication-processing enzymes.
Where this comes up
- What Are Liver Enzymes?
- What Is Pharmacogenomics (PGx)? How Your Genes Can Affect Medication Response
- Atomoxetine (Strattera is the best-known brand name for atomoxetine. Generic atomoxetine products are also widely available. In Canada)
- How Does Atomoxetine Work?
- Citalopram and Escitalopram (Celexa is the best-known brand name. Other international names include Cipramil)
- How Do Citalopram and Escitalopram Work?
- Fluvoxamine
- How Does Fluvoxamine Work?