Why should I know my patients’ genotype?
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