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Impact of CYP2C19 Genotype and Drug Interactions on Voriconazole Plasma Concentrations: A Spain Pharmacogenetic-Pharmacokinetic Prospective Multicenter Study.
Pharmacotherapy - 1 Jan 2020
Blanco-Dorado Sara, Maroñas Olalla, Latorre-Pellicer Ana, Rodríguez Jato María Teresa, López-Vizcaíno Ana, Gómez Márquez Aurea, Bardán García Belén, Belles Medall Dolores, Barbeito Castiñeiras Gema, Pérez Del Molino Bernal María Luisa, Campos-Toimil Manuel, Otero Espinar Francisco, Blanco Hortas Andrés, Durán Piñeiro Goretti, Zarra Ferro Irene, Carracedo Ángel, Lamas María Jesús, Fernández-Ferreiro Anxo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Voriconazole, a first-line agent for the treatment of invasive fungal infections, is mainly metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19. A significant portion of patients fail to achieve therapeutic voriconazole trough concentrations, with a consequently increased risk of therapeutic failure. OBJECTIVE: To show the association between subtherapeutic voriconazole concentrations and factors affecting...
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