作者: R. S. Bloomfeld , J. E. Onken
DOI: 10.1046/J.1365-2036.2003.01392.X
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摘要: Background Azathioprine (AZA) and its active metabolite mercaptopurine (MP) are frequently used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. Measurement AZA/MP metabolites, thioguanine (TG) methylmercaptopurine (MMP), has been suggested as a means to optimize therapy with Aim To evaluate results initial panels sent by gastroenterologists during first year widespread availability. Methods Initial single laboratory were reviewed interpreted. Results levels for 9187 patients. Noncompliance was detected 263 patients (3%) under-dosing 4260 (46%). 534 (6%) had that consistent preferential metabolism via TPMT pathway. The therapeutic goal achieved 2444 (27%) an additional 552 appropriate TG but potential hepatotoxicity. 936 (10%) deficiency, 58 (1%) absence at risk leukopenia. 140 (2%) too high dose. Conclusions metabolites can be practising identify reasons nonresponse AZA or MP, certain drug-related toxicities.