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CYP2D6 Pharmacogenetics in Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease: Phase 1 of Implementing Pharmacogenomics Testing for Effective Care and Treatment in Africa (iPROTECTA) program
2025-11-10
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Background Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is highly prevalent in Nigeria, with severe pain crises being a primary cause of morbidity. Codeine and tramadol are frequently used opioids, but their effectiveness and safety are significantly influenced by CYP2D6 genetic variations. Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) guidelines exist for opioid therapy based on CYP2D6 phenotypes. There’s a critical n...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 83c244cd-dc22-5437-b29b-76e97c3deb79
- DOI
- 10.12688/gatesopenres.16370.1
