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Cytochrome P450 2D6 phenotype and genotype in hypertensive patients on long-term therapy with metoprolol.
Bratislavske lekarske listy - 1 Jan 2013
Duricova J, Perinova I, Jurckova N, Jeziskova I, Kacirova I, Grundmann M
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OBJECTIVE: The aim was to compare cytochrome P450 2D6 phenotype and genotype using metoprolol as a probe drug. Further, to investigate the influence of P450 2D6 activity on metoprolol pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in patients on metoprolol therapy. BACKGROUND: Cytochrome P450 2D6 is a highly polymorphic enzyme that contributes to the variability of metoprolol. However, environmental factors also modify...
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