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Paracetamol metabolism and related genetic differences.
- Source :
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Drug Metabolism Reviews . 2011, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p41-52. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a worldwide used analgesic and antipyretic drug. It is metabolised via several metabolic pathways, including glucuronidation, sulfation, oxidation, hydroxylation, and deacetylation: Hepatic and other organ damage may occur, especially in overdose, because of the accumulation of a toxic metabolite. Intersubject and ethnic differences have been reported in paracetamol metabolism activation, suggesting possible differences in susceptibility to toxicity and in pain alleviation, linked to different pharmacogenetic profiles. This article aims at reviewing, in the literature, the links between paracetamol metabolism and enzyme genotypes in the context of toxic side effects and efficacy of paracetamol in therapeutics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ACETAMINOPHEN
*GLUCURONIDES
*SULFONATION
*OXIDATION
*HYDROXYLATION
*DEACETYLATION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03602532
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Drug Metabolism Reviews
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 98372352
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/03602532.2010.527984