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ABCB1 genotype is associated with fentanyl requirements in critically ill children.
Pediatric research - 1 Jul 2017
Horvat Christopher M, Au Alicia K, Conley Yvette P, Kochanek Patrick M, Li Lingjue, Poloyac Samuel M, Empey Philip E, Clark Robert S B
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BackgroundThe gene ABCB1 encodes p-glycoprotein, a xenobiotic efflux pump capable of transporting certain opioids, including fentanyl. ABCB1 genotype has been previously associated with patient opioid requirements and may influence fentanyl dosing requirements in critically ill children.MethodsA diagnostically diverse cohort of 61 children who received a fentanyl infusion while admitted to the pediatric intensive...
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