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Impact of CYP2C9 genotype on pharmacokinetics: are all cyclooxygenase inhibitors the same?
Drug metabolism and disposition: the biological fate of chemicals - 1 Nov 2005
Rodrigues A David
Abstract excerpt
The market withdrawals of rofecoxib (Vioxx) and valdecoxib (Bextra) have focused considerable attention on the side effect profiles of cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors. As a result, attempts will be made to identify risk factors in the hope that physicians might be able to ensure patient safety. At first glance, CYP2C9 genotype might be considered a risk factor because many COX inhibitors are CYP2C9 substrates in...
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