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A review of the existing pharmacogenomic literature of naltrexone for use in alcohol use disorder.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Jan 2025
Counts Christopher, Ali Nisha, Ali Syed, Muhammad Kafilah A, Diop Fatoumata B, Sims Keith, Ajoku Amarachukwu, Santos Cynthia
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Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist used to treat alcohol use disorder; however, like other commonly used addiction treatment options, it demonstrates inconsistency in treatment response. Pharmacogenomics may be used to individualize addiction treatment and identify patients who would be better candidates for this drug. Recently, the Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) provided...
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