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First genome-wide association study on rocuronium dose requirements shows association with SLCO1A2.
British journal of anaesthesia - 1 May 2021
Ahlström Sirkku, Bergman Paula, Jokela Ritva, Ottensmann Linda, Ahola-Olli Ari, Pirinen Matti, Olkkola Klaus T, Kaunisto Mari A, Kalso Eija
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Rocuronium, a common neuromuscular blocking agent, is mainly excreted unchanged in urine (10-25%) and bile (>70%). Age, sex, liver blood flow, smoking, medical conditions, and ethnic background can affect its pharmacological actions. However, reasons for the wide variation in rocuronium requirements are mostly unknown. We hypothesised that pharmacogenetic factors might explain part of the variation....
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