The interactions of some commonly consumed drugs with mitochondrial adaptations to exercise

J Appl Physiol (1985). 2009 Jul;107(1):8-16. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00343.2009. Epub 2009 May 7.

Abstract

The importance of mitochondrial dysfunctions in the progression of chronic disease has been well established. Patients with chronic diseases are often prescribed a variety of medications, many of which have been shown to induce mitochondrial dysfunction. Exercise is a known stimulus for mitochondrial biogenesis and also recommended to patients as a lifestyle modification to supplement drug therapy. However, the potential interference of those drugs with mitochondrial adaptations to exercise has not been thoroughly investigated. This review provides a summary and discussion of known and potential interactions of commonly consumed drugs with exercise-induced mitochondrial adaptations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological / physiology*
  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / toxicity
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / toxicity
  • Drug Interactions / physiology
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / metabolism*
  • Exercise / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / toxicity
  • Mitochondria, Muscle / drug effects*
  • Mitochondria, Muscle / metabolism
  • Mitochondrial Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Mitochondrial Diseases / metabolism

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors