Article
CYP2D6 phenotyping with dextromethorphan.
Pharmacological reports : PR - 1 Jan 2000
Wojtczak Anna, Rychlik-Sych Mariola, Krochmalska-Ulacha Eliza, Skretkowicz Jadwiga
Abstract excerpt
Genetically determined individual differences in the ability to oxidize certain drugs have raised recently a considerable interest because of clinical importance of this problem. Determination of CYP2D6 oxidation phenotype is used to obtain more efficient pharmacotherapy and to explain lower efficacy of some drugs and presentation of adverse effects in particular patients. The aim of this study was to identify...
Topics
- Administration, Oral
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6
- Dextromethorphan
- Dextrorphan
- Female
- Humans
- Male
