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GuidelineEuropean journal of human genetics : EJHG2026

Dutch Pharmacogenetics Working Group (DPWG) guideline for the gene-drug interaction between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 and tricyclic antidepressants.

Kristian Kleine Schaars, Marga Nijenhuis, Bianca Soree, Nienke J de Boer-Veger, Anne-Marie Buunk, Henk-Jan Guchelaar, Elisa J F Houwink, Arne Risselada, Gerard A P J M Rongen, Ron H N van Schaik and 4 more

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Kristian Kleine SchaarsOutpatient Clinic Pharmacogenetics Amsterdam, Parnassia Group, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0009-5008-244X
Marga NijenhuisRoyal Dutch Pharmacists Association (KNMP), The Hague, The Netherlands. M.Nijenhuis@knmp.nl.ORCID 0000-0001-7476-6867
Bianca SoreeRoyal Dutch Pharmacists Association (KNMP), The Hague, The Netherlands.
Nienke J de Boer-VegerDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Martini Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Anne-Marie BuunkPharmacy De Katwijkse Apotheek, Katwijk, The Netherlands.
Henk-Jan GuchelaarDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Elisa J F HouwinkDepartment of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9927-7266
Arne RisseladaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Wilhelmina Hospital, Assen, The Netherlands.
Gerard A P J M RongenDepartment of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Ron H N van SchaikDepartment of Clinical Chemistry, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Jesse J SwenDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-3965-5552
Daan TouwDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-1429-4789
Vera H M DeneerDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Division Laboratories, Pharmacy and Biomedical Genetics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Roos van WestrhenenOutpatient Clinic Pharmacogenetics Amsterdam, Parnassia Group, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2298-9924

Funding

EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020) 668353
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Abstract

The Dutch Pharmacogenetic Working Group (DPWG) aims to integrate pharmacogenetics into clinical practice by creating evidence-based guidelines to optimize pharmacotherapy based on genetic tests. The current guideline describes the gene-drug interactions between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 and various tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). For CYP2D6 poor metabolisers (PM), dose reductions are advised for amitriptyline (reduction to 60% of the normal dose), clomipramine (reduction to 50% of the normal dose for the indication depression or in case of side effects at the normal dose for the other indications), doxepin (reduction to 40% of normal dose), imipramine (30% of the normal dose), and nortriptyline (40%). For CYP2D6 intermediate metabolisers (IM) reduced dose is also recommended for amitriptyline (75%), clomipramine (70%), doxepin (80%), imipramine (70%), and nortriptyline (60%). Also, CYP2D6 ultra-rapid metabolisers (UM) require tailored dose adjustments: amitriptyline (1.6 times the normal dose), clomipramine (1.5 times), doxepin (2 times), imipramine (1.7 times), and nortriptyline (1.7 times). Additionally, alternative drugs may be needed for CYP2D6 UM due to potential safety concerns. For CYP2C19 PM, a 70% dose reduction is advised for imipramine. For CYP2C19 IM, no action is required for TCAs. For CYP2C19 UM, an alternative medication is recommended for clomipramine prescribed for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The DPWG classifies CYP2D6 genotyping for all five TCAs and CYP2C19 genotyping for clomipramine in patients with anxiety disorders or OCD, and for imipramine as being "potentially beneficial". Genotyping prior to treatment can be considered on an individual patient basis.

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Antidepressive Agents, TricyclicCytochrome P-450 CYP2C19Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6PharmacogeneticsDrug InteractionsHumansNetherlandsAntidepressive Agents, TricyclicCYP2C19 protein, humanCytochrome P-450 CYP2C19Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6

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PMID41526670
PMCPMC12963449

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