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    What is Pharmacogenomics?

    Pharmacogenomics is a field of scientific research that studies how an individual’s genetic make-up affects how they will respond to medications. Its objective is to select the most optimal medication for an individual’s condition, at the most optimal dose. Pharmacogenomics aims to tailor medical care and maximize quality of care.


          These drug recommendations can be used by your physician to prescribe the right dose of the right drug from the start. 


         The right drug and dose of it should not cause discomfort due to toxicity. A pharmacogenomic test can recommend medications compatible with your unique genetic profile. This can help you avoid drug-related toxicity.A pharmacogenomic test can also help identify medications that will be the most effective in treating your current medical condition.


    Pharmacogenomics is compromised of two spheres: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.


    Pharmacokinetics


              Pharmacokinetics refers to what the body does with a medication or drug- the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of a medication. The primary implication of pharmacogenomics within pharmacokinetics, is in reference to the ‘metabolism’ portion. Many drugs undergo biotransformation into their active form via liver enzymes. Many medications are also cleared out of the body via liver enzymes i.e. anti-depressants. The pharmacogenetic testing of liver enzyme functions can help determine whether a given individual is able to activate a medication within their system, and at what speed they clear that medication. Variations in clearance determines whether a dose reduction or dose increase is needed to achieve optimal response to a medication, as well as to mitigate side-effect risk.


          The majority of metabolism information has been validated by multiple studies and is considered ‘high level evidence’ information, much of it FDA approved. FDA drug labels are used to determine dosing recommendations.


    Pharmacodynamics


           Pharmacodynamics is the study of the effect of drugs on their target site in the body. It helps to determine whether the mechanism of action of the medication is compatible with a given receptor in the body and will be able to perform its function i.e. Inhibition, agonism, sensitization or desensitization. Genetic variants determine the way in which proteins work together to form parts of our appearance and function. Inter-individual variation in receptor function is prevalent- which is why different people respond variably to different medications. Pharmacodynamics can provide a glimpse of baseline function. However, there are endless mechanisms by which a medication works to improve function-which is why testing only one target gene against one medication tends to be insufficient. In addition, the body also has endless compensatory mechanisms-this highlights the importance of taking a polygenic approach to pharmacogenomics.


            Pharmacodynamic genes compromise both high level evidence, and also lower-level evidence, as studies are still being undergone to replicate and validate findings.


             The Clinical Pharmacogenetic Implementation Consortium (CPIC), overseen by Stanford University and the College of American Physicians (CAP) is used to determine pharmacogenomic recommendations.


    What does it mean to take a polygenic approach?


             A polygenic approach to pharmacogenomics compromises an algorithm that tests and considers the impact of many variants on response to a given medication or in determining disease risk. Each gene is given a different weighing and score based on its’ level of involvement in medication response. The percentage by which a full score is met determines the degree of response to a given medication or the degree of risk for a given vulnerability.

    The Rx Report™ test can help you and your physician:

         

    • Select the right medication for you

    • Determine which medications you should avoid

    • Reduce drug-related side-effects

    • Give you peace of mind knowing that your medication is working



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