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CYP2C19 genotypes determine the efficacy of on-demand therapy of pantoprazole for reflux esophagitis as Los-Angeles grades C and D.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Jan 2012
Sheu Bor-Shyang, Cheng Hsiu-Chi, Yeh Yi-Chun, Chang Wei-Lun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUNDS AND AIM: The present study determined whether the genotypes of S-mephenytoin 4'-hydroxylase (CYP2C19) could serve as an indicator to assess the success of long-term on-demand therapy (ODT) with pantoprazole for the patients with severe reflux esophagitis as Los Angles grade C or D (RE-CD). METHODS: A total of 240 patients with RE-CD were prospectively enrolled to receive continuous pantoprazole, 40 mg...
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