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HLA-B*5801: utility and cost-effectiveness in the Asia-Pacific Region.
International journal of rheumatic diseases - 1 Jun 2013
Yeo Siaw Ing
Abstract excerpt
Gout is a common condition which is mainly treated with the hypo-uricemic agent, allopurinol. Although allopurinol is generally a well-tolerated drug, there is a small risk of developing potentially fatal complications, such as allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome. Recent advances in pharmacogenomics have made possible the identification of genes which confer susceptibility to specific drugs. A recent...
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