What is Pharmacogenomics?
Modern medicine has made incredible strides in the identification and treatment of certain medical conditions over the past few decades, and advances in pharmacogenomics are set to usher in a new era of personalized medicine. Pharmacogenomics is the branch of pharmacology that looks at how a person’s genetic makeup affects their personal response to prescription drugs.
Analyzing a person’s genes can provide physicians and other medical professionals with important information about the proteins produced by a person’s body. Certain proteins can have a significant impact on the effectiveness and safety of drug treatment for many reasons, including the following:
- They can affect the way a medication is absorbed in the body
- It can affect the way the drug is broken down
- The protein may be the issue that the drug is targeting
- It can have a significant impact on the molecular action of the drug
Determining a person’s genetic suitability can improve pharmaceutical treatment in a number of ways, including the following:
- It can reduce the risk of side-effects
- Prescribing physicians can carefully evaluate the dosage of drugs for maximum efficacy
- It can help determine the optimal length of treatment
- It can avoid the inefficiencies associated with using “trial-and-error” when deciding between drug alternatives
Pharmacogenetic testing can help improve the treatment of a variety of conditions, including high cholesterol, depression, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and lung disease. At our facility, we are able to individually compound drugs to create dosages and solutions that are not commercially available. By combining pharmacogenetic testing with the personalized drug options available at a compounding pharmacy, you can ensure that your medical treatment is carefully tailored to your unique genetic makeup and response to medication.
Contact Kress Specialty Apothecary Today to Schedule Your Pharmacogenetic Testing
Pharmacogenetic testing can have a significant impact on the efficacy of your pharmaceutical treatment. At Kress Specialty Apothecary, we offer pharmacogenetic testing for 14 different classes of drugs and work closely with our customers in order to ensure that they are getting the most out of their medical treatment. The test is non-invasive and it requires a simple cheek swab or saliva sample, and you can expect the results of your test in about a week. After we receive your tests, we will provide a short consultation with you regarding the results of your test and what they mean for your pharmacological treatment. To learn more about our pharmacogenetic testing, call or visit Kress Specialty Apothecary today!