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Grapefruit juice interactions—explained for the pharmacy technician and the PTCB exam. Grapefruit contains compounds that inhibit cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver and gut, slowing metabolism for some medications and raising their blood levels. That’s why certain statins and other drugs carry grapefruit warnings.

As a tech, your job is to recognize the interaction, check label warnings, and alert the pharmacist when you see potential risk during DUR or pickup counseling support.

Takeaways:
• Mechanism: grapefruit inhibits CYP450, increasing levels of affected drugs.
• Workflow: verify label warnings, document, and loop in the pharmacist.
• Educate without advising: refer medication‑specific questions to the pharmacist. #shorts