Article
Cytochrome P450 2D6 genotyping: potential role in improving treatment outcomes in psychiatric disorders.
CNS drugs - 1 Jan 2009
Kirchheiner Julia, Rodriguez-Antona Cristina
Abstract excerpt
The specific reaction toward a given drug varies a lot between individuals and, for many drugs, pharmacogenetic polymorphisms are known to affect biotransformation and clinical outcome. Estimation of the individual's drug-metabolizing capacity can be undertaken by genotyping drug-metabolizing enzymes involved in the respective drug metabolism. Consequences that arise from genotyping may be the adjustment of dose...
Topics
- Adult
- Antipsychotic Agents
- Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
- Child
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6
- Genotype
- Humans
- Mental Disorders
- Pharmacogenetics
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Propylamines
- Psychotropic Drugs
- Treatment Outcome
