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CYP2D6*2 Polymorphism as a Predictor of Failed Outpatient Tramadol Therapy in Postherpetic Neuralgia Patients.
American journal of therapeutics - 1 Jan 2000
Nasare Namita Vilas, Banerjee Basu Dev, Suryakantrao Deshmukh Pravin, Mediratta Pramod Kumari, Saxena Ashok Kumar, Ahmed Rafat Sultana, Bhattacharya Sambit Nath
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Human cytochrome P4502D6 (CYP2D6) gene is highly polymorphic, leading to wide interindividual ethnic differences in CYP2D6-mediated drug metabolism. Its activity ranges from complete deficiency to excessive activity, potentially causing toxicity of the medication or therapeutic failure with recom...
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