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An observational study of Venlafaxine and CYP2D6 in clinical practice.
Clinical laboratory - 1 Jan 2014
Rolla R, Gramaglia Carla, Dalò Valentina, Ressico Francesca, Prosperini Pierluigi, Vidali Matteo, Meola Silvia, Pollarolo Paola, Bellomo Giorgio, Torre Eugenio, Zeppegno Patrizia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Venlafaxine (V) is a serotonin-norepinephrine selective reuptake inhibitor, mainly metabolized by cytochrome P4502D6 (CYP2D6). CYP2D6 polymorphisms result in a variety of phenotypes: poor (PMs), intermediate (IMs), extensive (EMs), and ultrarapid metabolizers (UMs). PMs usually show poor tolerance to drugs metabolized by CYP2D6, while UMs need greater doses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the...
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