What is Pharmacogenetics?

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) is a branch of genetic testing which assesses an individual’s genes to determine responsiveness to different medications, optimizing efficacy of drug therapy as well as minimizing adverse effects caused by inappropriate dosages.

What do we learn in a Pharmacogenetics report?

A pharmacogenetics report will show how certain drugs are metabolized to each individual patient based on their genotype. The report will also suggest dosage adjustments (such as “increased” or “decreased”) for specific drugs, or even complete replacement of a drug with another drug your body can metabolize better, based on mutations present.

Why is Pharmacogenetics important?

Pharmacogenetics allows for an assessment to be made on a patient’s medication response. With this valuable information we can offer a personalized medicine report which will benefit the patient and their physician in their care.

Pharmacogenetics

Personalized medicine heavily relies on pharmacogenetics, which explores how particular genes affect the way drugs are processed in the body. Unlike nutrient metabolism, drug metabolism involves liver enzymes that are responsible for breaking down medications. Depending on the drug type, various liver enzymes may be responsible for its metabolism.

One of the top service providers in the field of pharmacogenetics is NexxGen Laboratories. They use advanced genetic testing techniques to offer detailed pharmacogenetic reports that give important information on how individual patients metabolize certain drugs based on their unique genotype. These reports not only reveal the specific enzymes involved in drug metabolism but also uncover any mutations that could impact the process.

Pharmacogenetic Reports

NexxGen Laboratories' pharmacogenetic report not only identifies the enzymes involved in drug metabolism but also provides personalized dosage adjustment recommendations based on a patient's genetic profile. The report may suggest adjusting the dosage of a specific drug or even recommending an alternative drug that the patient's body can metabolize more effectively, taking into account any mutations present.

The integration of pharmacogenetics into medical practice enables healthcare professionals to make more informed decisions regarding drug selection and dosage, leading to better patient outcomes. NexxGen Laboratories serves as a dependable service provider, offering trustworthy and precise pharmacogenetic reports that healthcare providers can utilize to guide their treatment decisions and enhance patient care.