Patient case studies Applied Pharmacology: What is the role of the CYP2D6 in the drugs’ metabolism in general?

Patient case studies Applied Pharmacology 1. A patient is taking Paroxetine and presents to A&E with tremor, tachycardia, hypertension and high temperature. After a genetic screening, the variant CYP2D6*4 is identified. Discuss: • What is Paroxetine and how does it work (mechanism and clinical use)? • What is the role of the CYP2D6 in the … Read more