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Fluconazole-induced intoxication with phenytoin in a patient with ultra-high activity of CYP2C9.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Aug 2010
Helldén Anders, Bergman Ulf, Engström Hellgren Karin, Masquelier Michèle, Nilsson Remahl Ingela, Odar-Cederlöf Ingegerd, Ramsjö Margareta, Bertilsson Leif
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PURPOSE: The cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP2C9 metabolizes several important drugs, such as warfarin and oral antidiabetic drugs. The enzyme is polymorphic, and all known alleles, for example, CYP2C9*2 and*3, give decreased activity. Ultra-high activity of the enzyme has not yet been reported. METHOD...
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