Andrew Alexander Somogyi

Enhanced Buprenorphine Analgesia with the Addition of Ultra-low-dose Naloxone in Healthy Subjects (2008)

La Vincente, Sophie F., White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Bochner, Felix, Chapleo, C B.

Animal studies have demonstrated that co-administration of an ultra-low-dose opioid antagonist with an opioid agonist may result in enhanced analgesia. Investigation of this effect in humans has been...

Enhanced Buprenorphine Analgesia with the Addition of Ultra-low-dose Naloxone in Healthy Subjects (2008)

La Vincente, Sophie F., White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Bochner, Felix, Chapleo, C B.

Animal studies have demonstrated that co-administration of an ultra-low-dose opioid antagonist with an opioid agonist may result in enhanced analgesia. Investigation of this effect in humans has been...

Antinociceptive effects of high dose remifentanil in male methadone-maintained patients (2008)

Hay, Justin Luke, White, Jason Mark, Bochner, Felix, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Copyright © 2008 European Federation of Chapters of the International Association for the Study of Pain Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Antinociceptive effects of high dose remifentanil in male methadone-maintained patients (2008)

Hay, Justin Luke, White, Jason Mark, Bochner, Felix, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Copyright © 2008 European Federation of Chapters of the International Association for the Study of Pain Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Evolution of Pharmacogenomics (2008)

Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Copyright © 2008 Western Pharmacology Society

Evolution of Pharmacogenomics (2008)

Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Copyright © 2008 Western Pharmacology Society

Lack of influence of CYP2D6 genotype on the clearance of (R)- (S)- and racemic-methadon (2007)

Coller, Janet Kristie, Joergensen, C., Foster, David John Richard, James, Heather M., Gillis, David, Christrup, L. L., ...

Objective: To investigate the influence of CYP2D6 genotype on the oral clearance of (R)-, (S)- and rac-methadone. Methods: In this retrospective study, CYP2D6 genotypes were identified in 56...

Effect of CYP2D6 metabolizer status on the disposition of the (+) and (-) enantiomers of perhexiline in patients with myocardial ischaemia (2007)

Inglis, Sally Catherine, Herbert, Megan K., Davies, Benjamin James Lloyd, Coller, Janet Kristie, James, Heather M., Horowitz, John David, ...

Sally C. Inglis; Megan K. Herbert; Benjamin J.L. Davies; Janet K. Coller; Heather M. James; John D. Horowitz; Raymond G. Morris; Robert W. Milne; Andrew A. Somogyi; Benedetta C. Sallustio

Pharmacogenetics of opioids (2007)

Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Barratt, Daniel, Coller, Janet Kristie

Opioids are used for acute and chronic pain and dependency. They have a narrow therapeutic index and large interpatient variability in response. Genetic factors regulating their pharmacokinetics...

Lack of influence of CYP2D6 genotype on the clearance of (R)- (S)- and racemic-methadon (2007)

Coller, Janet Kristie, Joergensen, C., Foster, David John Richard, James, Heather M., Gillis, David, Christrup, L. L., ...

Objective: To investigate the influence of CYP2D6 genotype on the oral clearance of (R)-, (S)- and rac-methadone. Methods: In this retrospective study, CYP2D6 genotypes were identified in 56...

Effect of CYP2D6 metabolizer status on the disposition of the (+) and (-) enantiomers of perhexiline in patients with myocardial ischaemia (2007)

Inglis, Sally Catherine, Herbert, Megan K., Davies, Benjamin James Lloyd, Coller, Janet Kristie, James, Heather M., Horowitz, John David, ...

Sally C. Inglis; Megan K. Herbert; Benjamin J.L. Davies; Janet K. Coller; Heather M. James; John D. Horowitz; Raymond G. Morris; Robert W. Milne; Andrew A. Somogyi; Benedetta C. Sallustio

Pharmacogenetics of opioids (2007)

Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Barratt, Daniel, Coller, Janet Kristie

Opioids are used for acute and chronic pain and dependency. They have a narrow therapeutic index and large interpatient variability in response. Genetic factors regulating their pharmacokinetics...

Cerebral kinetics of oxycodone in conscious sheep (2006)

Villesen, H. H., Foster, D. J. R., Upton, Richard Neil, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Martinez, A., Grant, Cliff

Published in Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2006; 95 (8):1666-1676 at www.interscience.wiley.com

Blood-brain distribution of morphine-6-glucuronide in sheep (2006)

Villesen, H. H., Foster, D. J. R., Upton, Richard Neil, Christrup, L. L., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Martinez, A., ...

Background and purpose: At present there are few data regarding the rate and extent of brain–blood partitioning of the opioid active metabolite of morphine, morphine-6-glucuronide (M6G). In this...

Switching between methadone and morphine for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence: Impact on pain sensitivity and mood status (2006)

Mitchell, T. B., White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Bochner, Felix

This is an electronic version of an article published in American Journal on Addictions, 2006; 15 (4):311-315. American Journal on Addictions is available online at:...

Determination of the 4-monohydroxy metabolites of perhexiline in human plasma, urine and liver microsomes by liquid chromatography (2006)

Davies, B. J. L., Herbert, M. K., Coller, Janet Kristie, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Milne, R. W., Sallustio, B. C.

The use of perhexiline (PHX) is limited by hepatic and neurological toxicity associated with elevated concentrations in plasma that are the result of polymorphism of the cytochrome P450 2D6 isoform...

ABCB1 genetic variability and methadone dosage requirements in opioid-dependent individuals (2006)

Coller, Janet Kristie, Barratt, Daniel, Dahlen, K., Loennechen, M. H., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Background and Objectives: The most common treatment for opioid dependence is substitution therapy with another opioid such as methadone. The methadone dosage is individualized but highly variable,...

Cerebral kinetics of oxycodone in conscious sheep (2006)

Villesen, H. H., Foster, D. J. R., Upton, Richard Neil, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Martinez, A., Grant, Clifford

Published in Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2006; 95 (8):1666-1676 at www.interscience.wiley.com

Blood-brain distribution of morphine-6-glucuronide in sheep (2006)

Villesen, H. H., Foster, D. J. R., Upton, Richard Neil, Christrup, L. L., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Martinez, A., ...

Background and purpose: At present there are few data regarding the rate and extent of brain–blood partitioning of the opioid active metabolite of morphine, morphine-6-glucuronide (M6G). In this...

Switching between methadone and morphine for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence: Impact on pain sensitivity and mood status (2006)

Mitchell, T. B., White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Bochner, Felix

This is an electronic version of an article published in American Journal on Addictions, 2006; 15 (4):311-315. American Journal on Addictions is available online at:...

Determination of the 4-monohydroxy metabolites of perhexiline in human plasma, urine and liver microsomes by liquid chromatography (2006)

Davies, B. J. L., Herbert, M. K., Coller, Janet Kristie, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Milne, R. W., Sallustio, B. C.

The use of perhexiline (PHX) is limited by hepatic and neurological toxicity associated with elevated concentrations in plasma that are the result of polymorphism of the cytochrome P450 2D6 isoform...

ABCB1 genetic variability and methadone dosage requirements in opioid-dependent individuals (2006)

Coller, Janet Kristie, Barratt, Daniel, Dahlen, K., Loennechen, M. H., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Background and Objectives: The most common treatment for opioid dependence is substitution therapy with another opioid such as methadone. The methadone dosage is individualized but highly variable,...

Characterisation of the in vitro modulation of splenocyte proliferation by non-4,5-epoxymorphinan opioids (2005)

Hutchinson, Mark R., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Opioids, such as morphine, can directly alter immune function via receptors expressed on immunocompetent cells. However, several studies have questioned the classical opioid nature of this change in...

Characterisation of the in vitro modulation of splenocyte proliferation by non-4,5-epoxymorphinan opioids (2005)

Hutchinson, Mark R., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Opioids, such as morphine, can directly alter immune function via receptors expressed on immunocompetent cells. However, several studies have questioned the classical opioid nature of this change in...

Evaluation of levo-alpha-acetylmethdol (LAAM) as an alternative treatment for methadone maintenance patients who regularly experience withdrawal: a pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis (2004)

Newcombe, D. A.L., Bochner, Felix, White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

The aim of this study was to determine if substitution of daily methadone with second daily levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM) would convert non-holders on methadone into holders on LAAM, and to...

(S)-(+)methadone is more immunosuppressive than the potent analgesic (R)-(-)-methadone (2004)

Hutchinson, Mark R., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Methadone is a widely used synthetic opioid which is administered as a racemic mixture of (R)-(−)- and (S)-(+)-enantiomers, with only (R)-(−)-methadone possessing μ opioid receptor agonist...

Evaluation of levo-alpha-acetylmethdol (LAAM) as an alternative treatment for methadone maintenance patients who regularly experience withdrawal: a pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis (2004)

Newcombe, D. A.L., Bochner, Felix, White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

The aim of this study was to determine if substitution of daily methadone with second daily levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM) would convert non-holders on methadone into holders on LAAM, and to...

(S)-(+)methadone is more immunosuppressive than the potent analgesic (R)-(-)-methadone (2004)

Hutchinson, Mark R., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

Methadone is a widely used synthetic opioid which is administered as a racemic mixture of (R)-(−)- and (S)-(+)-enantiomers, with only (R)-(−)-methadone possessing μ opioid receptor agonist...

Comparative pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of methadone and slow-release oral morphine for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence (2003)

Mitchell, T. B., White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Bochner, Felix

BACKGROUND: Slow-release oral morphine (SROM) has been proposed as an alternative maintenance pharmacotherapy to methadone for treatment of opioid dependence. However, the pharmacodynamics and...

Quantification of the O- and N-demethylated metabolites of hydrocodone and oxycodone in human liver microsomes using liquid chromatography with ultraviolet absorbance detection (2003)

Menelaou, A., Hutchinson, Mark R., Quinn, I., Christensen, A., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

High-performance liquid chromatographic assays for the O- and N-demethylated oxidative metabolites of hydrocodone and oxycodone formed in human liver microsomes are described. A solvent–solvent...

Comparative pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of methadone and slow-release oral morphine for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence (2003)

Mitchell, T. B., White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Bochner, Felix

BACKGROUND: Slow-release oral morphine (SROM) has been proposed as an alternative maintenance pharmacotherapy to methadone for treatment of opioid dependence. However, the pharmacodynamics and...

Quantification of the O- and N-demethylated metabolites of hydrocodone and oxycodone in human liver microsomes using liquid chromatography with ultraviolet absorbance detection (2003)

Menelaou, A., Hutchinson, Mark R., Quinn, I., Christensen, A., Somogyi, Andrew Alexander

High-performance liquid chromatographic assays for the O- and N-demethylated oxidative metabolites of hydrocodone and oxycodone formed in human liver microsomes are described. A solvent–solvent...

Hyperalgesic responses in methadone maintenance patients (2001)

Doverty, Mark, White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Bochner, Felix, Ali, Robert Leonard, Ling, W.

Copyright © 2001 International Association for the Study of Pain. Published by Elsevier Science B.V.

Hyperalgesic responses in methadone maintenance patients (2001)

Doverty, Mark, White, Jason Mark, Somogyi, Andrew Alexander, Bochner, Felix, Ali, Robert Leonard, Ling, W.

Copyright © 2001 International Association for the Study of Pain. Published by Elsevier Science B.V.