PGx Medical is Proud to Partner with Heartsworth House!

by | Jul 1, 2014 | Uncategorized

Another PGx Medical Certified Metabolic Validation Facility!

 

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Heartsworth House is proud to announce that we are partnering with PGx Medical to offer Metabolic Validation Testing to our Residents.

We are one of the first long term care providers in our area to participate in this program.

BENEFITS
*   The test will determine which medications will work for you.
*   Save length of stays in the hospital.
*   Save cost of medications that will not work
*   Save on suffering until you get the right medication
 *   With Medicare Part B the cost of the test is covered 100 percent.
 *   You only have the test done once in your lifetime.
*   You may share the results with any doctor, hospital or other health care profession you choose

MEDICATIONS TESTED
Over 200 commonly prescribed medications are tested in the following drug classes
 *  Cardiac medications
*   Pain medications
*   Behavioral medications

PAINLESS
The test is done by a simple cotton swab swiped inside your cheek.

Thank you Heartsworth House for your partnership!
PGx Medical Team

 

For more information on how you can become a PGx Medical Certified Metabolic Validation Facility, contact:
PGx Medical
Individualized Care – Personalized Medicine
Info@pgxmed.com
405-509-5112

Genotype: Why is it important?

by | Apr 10, 2014 | Uncategorized

Why should I know my patients’ genotype?

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Many people have a gene variant that affects the function of one or more drug metabolizing enzymes.  The altered enzyme function can change the rate of drug metabolism. Patients with gene variants are more likely to experience drug toxicity or lack of efficacy. 

Most variants cause a loss of enzyme function. Patients who have these variants are poor or intermediate metabolizers. A few people have variants that increase enzyme function. These patients are ultra-rapid metabolizers. 

Patients on multiple drugs are at the highest risk for adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Taking multiple medications increases the likelihood that one or more will not be metabolized correctly. 

A simple genetic test helps you avoid adverse drug reactions and provide your patient a better quality of life.

For more information on how you can offer your patients/residents a better quality of life with no cost to the facility or patient, and lower healthcare costs, contact:

PGx Medical
Individualized Care – Personalized Medicine

405-509-5112
info@pgxmed.com