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The impact of the CYP2D6 polymorphism on haloperidol pharmacokinetics and on the outcome of haloperidol treatment.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics - 1 Oct 2002
Brockmöller Jürgen, Kirchheiner Julia, Schmider Jürgen, Walter Silke, Sachse Christoph, Müller-Oerlinghausen Bruno, Roots Ivar
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The genetically polymorphic enzyme cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 contributes to the biotransformation of the antipsychotic drug haloperidol. The impact of the polymorphism on haloperidol pharmacokinetics, adverse events, and efficacy was prospectively evaluated under naturalistic conditions in 172 unselected psychiatric inpatients with acute psychotic symptoms. METHODS: Serum trough levels of haloperidol...
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