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The pharmacokinetics of codeine and its metabolites in Blacks with sickle cell disease.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Jul 2009
Shord Stacy S, Cavallari Larisa H, Gao Weihua, Jeong Hyun-Young, Deyo Kelly, Patel Shitalben R, Camp Joseph R, Labott Susan M, Molokie Robert E
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: We conducted a prospective, open-label study in 54 adult subjects with sickle cell disease to determine the relationship between morphine concentrations, cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 genotype, and clinical outcomes. METHODS: A blood sample was obtained for genotyping and serial blood samples were drawn to measure codeine and its metabolites in the plasma before and after oral codeine sulfate 30 mg. Codeine...
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