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Pharmacogenomics transforms drug therapy from a one-size-fits-all approach to precision medicine, tailoring treatments to individual genetic profiles.
About Pharmacogenomics
- It is the study of how an individual's genetic inheritance affects the body's response to drugs.
- Origin of the Word: The term comes from the words pharmacology and genomics and is thus the intersection of pharmaceuticals and genetics.
- It is part of the growing medical areas of genomic medicine and precision medicine (also called personalized medicine).
- This is a treatment that’s personalized based on your genes, environment and lifestyle.
- Pharmacogenomics is currently used in
- Oncology: Tailoring cancer therapies based on tumour genetics and patient DNA.
- Cardiology: Adjusting blood thinner dosages based on genetic variants.
- Psychiatry: Selecting the right antidepressant with minimal side effects.
- Infectious Diseases: Predicting patient response to antiviral treatments.
Importance of Pharmacogenomics
- Improving safety: It improves drug safety, enhances therapeutic outcomes, and reduces healthcare costs associated with adverse drug reactions.
- Targeted drug development: Some conditions are caused by specific changes in a gene. Pharmacogenomics can help researchers discover new medications that directly target the gene change.
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Pharmacogenomics FAQs
Q1: What is Pharmacogenomics?
Ans: It is the study of genetic variations and their impact on drug responses.
Q2: What is the primary goal of Pharmacogenomics?
Ans: Its goal is to personalize medicine based on genetic profiles.
