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Pharmacogenomic testing: the case for CYP2C19 proton pump inhibitor gene-drug pairs.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Aug 2014
Lima John J, Franciosi James P
Abstract excerpt
The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux and related diseases is increasing, especially in the pediatric population. Prolonged use of PPIs has been associated with several adverse effects, including potentially life-threatening gastric and respiratory infections, which are related to dose or to the degree of gastric acid suppression. Genetic variation in the CYP2C19...
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