1. The document discusses the association between the HLA-B*1502 gene and carbamazepine-induced severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions in Han Chinese patients.
2. Studies found that HLA-B*1502 screening can effectively reduce the risk of carbamazepine-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis in patients with this gene.
3. Screening for HLA-B*1502 is recommended for Han Chinese patients before initiating carbamazepine treatment to minimize the risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions.