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John J Lima1, James P Franciosi
1Center for Pharmacogenomics & Translational Research, Nemours Children's Clinic, 807 Children's Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA.
Abstract:
The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux and related diseases is increasing, especially in the pediatric population. Prolonged use of PPIs has been associated with several adverse effects, including potentially life-threatening gastric and respiratory infections, which are related to dose or to the degree of gastric acid suppression. Genetic variation in the CYP2C19 gene gives rise to poor and extensive metabolizer phenotypes, which influence PPI clearance, efficacy and exposure. A recent paper linked lansoprazole-associated respiratory infections in children with the poor metabolizer phenotype. The case is made for implementing pharmacogenomic testing for the CYP2C19-PPI gene-drug pair and to dose accordingly in order to minimize PPI-associated infections.
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