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The influence of dose and N-acetyltransferase-2 (NAT2) genotype and phenotype on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of isoniazid.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Jul 2007
Donald P R, Parkin D P, Seifart H I, Schaaf H S, van Helden P D, Werely C J, Sirgel F A, Venter A, Maritz J S
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics of isoniazid (INH) associated with optimal early bactericidal activity (EBA), defined as 90% of the maximum EBA (EBA(90)) and the influence of N-acetyltransferase-2 (NAT2) subtype on the ability of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients to reach the identified pharmacokinetic values after INH doses ranging from 0.2 to 10-12 mg/kg body weight. METHODS: INH serum...
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