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The influence of CYP2D6 phenotype on the clinical response of nebivolol in patients with essential hypertension.
British journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 May 2007
Lefebvre Jean, Poirier Luc, Poirier Paul, Turgeon Jacques, Lacourciere Yves
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WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS SUBJECT: * The variability in drug metabolism has been recognized as an important factor in the occurrence of adverse effects or lack of therapeutic efficacy. * The metabolism of the third-generation beta(1)-receptor antagonist nebivolol has been shown to be highly dependent on cytochrome P450 2D6 enzymatic activity in preclinical studies. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS: * This paper...
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