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Determination of bleeding risk using genetic markers in patients taking phenprocoumon.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Jul 2003
Hummers-Pradier Eva, Hess Stephan, Adham Ibrahim M, Papke Thomas, Pieske Burkert, Kochen Michael M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In patients on oral anticoagulation with warfarin, genetic variations of the cytochrome P 450-CYP2C9 have recently been associated with very low warfarin requirements. Patients needing low doses had an increased risk for bleeding complications. In Germany, phenprocoumon (having a similar metabolic pathway) is the most commonly employed vitamin K antagonist. Treatment is usually monitored by general...
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