genetic How many types of
testing are
there?
Pharmacogenetic testing for drug hypersensitivity and drug metabolism
This program analyzes 11 gene variations, testing 2 genes related to drug hypersensitivity, and 9 genes related to drug metabolism, covering more than 140 drug items.
In what way is pharmacogenetic testing helpful?
To check an individual’s drug response
To enable doctors to select effective medicines for patients
To reduce the chance of side effects of medications
To find out the risks of drug allergy
Testing for drug allergy genes can predict the risk of drug allergy rashes due to the following:
Abacavir, an antiviral inhibitor
Allopurinol, a uric acid reducing drug
Carbamazepine, an anti-epileptic drug and nerve pain reliever
Sulfonamide antibiotics/ Sulfa-containing antibiotics
Dapsone, an antibiotic
Who should get tested?
Those on medications or planning to start them
Those with underlying diseases and taking multiple medications such as children and the elderly
Those seeking to know the test results regarding drug response prediction for future drug use planning
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