Pharmacogenomics is the study of how an individual’s genes affect their response to drugs
- All individuals have a unique genetic profile and hence will metabolise pharmaceutical compounds differently
- This will determine how effective a particular drug is at treating a disease condition, as well as the dosage required
Pharmacogenomics is used to develop optimal drug therapies that take into account an individual’s genotype
- Drugs are chosen to ensure maximum efficiency with minimal side effects
- Through pharmocogenomics, different patients may be prescribed different medications for the same disease condition
Pharmacogenomic Approach to Drug Treatment Efficacy
