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CYP2C9 and VKORC1 polymorphisms influence warfarin dose variability in patients on long-term anticoagulation.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Apr 2013
Santos Paulo Caleb Junior Lima, Dinardo Carla Luana, Schettert Isolmar Tadeu, Soares Renata Alonso Gadi, Kawabata-Yoshihara Liz, Bensenor Isabela Martins, Krieger José Eduardo, Lotufo Paulo Andrade, Pereira Alexandre Costa
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OBJECTIVES: The main aim of this study was to determine whether CYP2C9 and VKORC1 polymorphisms influence warfarin dose variability during initial dose-finding phase and during maintenance treatment after 360 days. METHODS: Two hundred and six consecutive patients who were beginning warfarin therapy were selected. They were assessed for general and clinical characteristics; prescribed warfarin dose; response to...
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