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Association of CYP2C9*3 with phenytoin-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics - 1 Jun 2018
Wu X, Liu W, Zhou W
Abstract excerpt
WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are severe cutaneous adverse reactions that can be induced by phenytoin (PHT). CYP2C9*3 is the key enzyme in PHT metabolism. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the association between CYP2C9*3 and PHT-induced SJS/TEN. METHODS: An extensive search was performed in multiple databases, including the Cochrane...
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