Understanding how your genes affect your response to medications
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is the study of how genetic variations affect an individual's response to medications. It combines pharmacology (the science of drugs) with genomics (the study of genes) to develop effective, safe medications and doses tailored to your unique genetic makeup.
Over 2 million serious adverse drug reactions occur annually in the US
Up to 50% of patients don't respond to their first medication
PGx testing can help optimize medication selection and dosing
Genetic variations affect how quickly or slowly your body processes medications
Your genes influence how well a medication works for your specific condition
Genetic factors can predict your risk of adverse reactions to certain drugs
Warfarin, Clopidogrel, Statins
Antidepressants, Antipsychotics
Opioids, NSAIDs