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Effects and cost-effectiveness of pharmacogenetic screening for CYP2D6 among older adults starting therapy with nortriptyline or venlafaxine: study protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (CYSCEtrial).
Trials - 31 Jan 2015
Berm Elizabeth J J, Hak Eelko, Postma Maarten, Boshuisen Marjolein, Breuning Laura, Brouwers Jacobus R B J, Dhondt Ton, Jansen Paul A F, Kok Rob M, Maring Jan G, van Marum Rob, Mulder Hans, Voshaar Richard C Oude, Risselada Arne J, Venema Harry, Vleugel Liesbeth, Wilffert Bob
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Nortriptyline and venlafaxine are commonly used antidepressants for treatment of depression in older patients. Both drugs are metabolized by the polymorphic cytochrome P450-2D6 (CYP2D6) enzyme and guidelines for dose adaptations based on the CYP2D6 genotype have been developed. The CYP2D6 Screening Among Elderly (CYSCE) trial is designed to address the potential health and economic value of genotyping...
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