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An effective strategy to prevent allopurinol-induced hypersensitivity by HLA typing.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Oct 2015
Jung Jae-Woo, Kim Dong-Ki, Park Heung-Woo, Oh Kook-Hwan, Joo Kwon-Wook, Kim Yon-Su, Ahn Curie, Lee Kyung Wha, Cho Sang-Heon, Min Kyung-Up, Kang Hye-Ryun
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to evaluate the usefulness of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing in preventing allopurinol-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) through the application of an allopurinol tolerance induction protocol or prescription of other alternative medications in high-risk patients. METHODS: HLA typing was performed in patients with chronic renal insufficiency who needed...
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