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Drug extrapyramidal side effects. CYP2D6 genotypes and phenotypes.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Nov 1999
Vandel P, Haffen E, Vandel S, Bonin B, Nezelof S, Sechter D, Broly F, Bizouard P, Dalery J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Among Caucasians, a lack of cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP2D6 is observed in 5-10% of individuals, named poor metabolizers (PMs). A consequence may be an impaired metabolism of many drugs such as most of the psychotropic drugs with an increased risk of drug side effects. This enzyme is also involved in the metabolism of endogenous compounds, including neurotransmitters such as dopamine and dopamine-related...
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