Have you ever wondered why the same medication works wonders for some people but causes serious side effects in others? The answer often lies in their genes. Your genetic makeup affects how your body processes and responds to different medications, influencing everything from drug absorption and metabolism to effectiveness and toxicity. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how your genes affect your response to medications and can identify genetic variations that affect how drugs are metabolized. Genetic variations can influence how effectively a drug works for you, what dosage is appropriate, and whether you’re likely to experience side effects. This test explores how pharmacogenomics can personalize medication choices, optimize treatment plans, and reduce adverse drug reactions. This approach helps healthcare providers prescribe the right medication at the right dose for each individual and eliminates the trial-and-error process of finding the best treatment, ensuring a faster and safer path to recovery
