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Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) guideline forCYP2D6genotype and use of ondansetron and tropisetron
21 Dec 2016
Abstract excerpt
5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT(3)) receptor antagonists are used in the prevention of chemotherapy- induced, radiation-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting. CYP2D6 polymorphisms can influence the metabolism of some of these drugs (i.e. ondansetron and tropisetron) thereby affecting drug efficacy. We summarize evidence from the published literature supporting these associations and provide therapeutic...
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