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Drug Interaction Software (P450)
The ability to recognize and respond to potential drug interactions saves lives.
Adverse Drug Reactions are the 4th leading cause of death in the United States and a primary reason for malpractice payouts. The clinician must consider both the efficacy and safety of a drug when making a therapeutic medication recommendation for their patients. However, not only does the response to drugs vary between individuals and ethnic populations, but often in adverse reactions it is the interaction between various medications and herbs, over-the-counter items and many foods that put people at risk. more...
Drug Interactions with Foods / Herbs / OTC's
Many have the mistaken notion that all herbs and foods are safe to combine with medications because they are natural. However, everything you put in your mouth has the potential to interact since it travels the digestive system in similar ways to medications. Some drugs interfere with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients, and certain herbs and foods can speed up or slow down the action of a medication. more...
Genetic Drug Reaction Testing
Pharmacogenetic testing is the alternative to "one size fits all" and "trial and error" prescribing. Knowledge of patient drug metabolizing gene variants, found in more than half of patients, can help determine the appropriateness and dosage of many of the most commonly prescribed drugs including most Antidepressants, Opioid Pain Medications, Beta Blockers and others.
Genelex is a pioneer in the field of human DNA testing, and was the first company in the world to offer direct-to-consumer DNA drug reaction profiles. Established in 1987, Genelex is a privately held corporation that provides comprehensive DNA testing services to enhance the health and safety of society. Genelex has a worldwide network of contract clients that offer lab services to meet the requirements for any DNA test.
Physician Benefits:
1. Minimize liability by reducing "trial and error" prescribing.
2. Individualized treatment for patients genetic make-up.
3. Keep current with the latest advances in genetic science.
4. Opportunity to build your practice.
Patient Benefits: (patients are given a report to review with your physican)
1. Personalized drug-drug or drug-gene interaction information.
2. Helps your physician optimize the safety and efficacy of prescription regimens.
Pharmacogentic or Drug Reaction testing identifies and classifies CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP1A2 and NAT2 into their slow, normal, and ultra-fast metabolizing forms.
POOR METABOLIZER
No or very low levels of the liver enzyme, this can lead to toxic buildup of medications processed by this enzyme at standard doses.INTERMEDITATE METABOLIZER
Slightly reduced levels of the liver enzyme, this may require reduced doses and can cause problems if you are taking more than one medication processed by this enzyme.EXTENSIVE METABOLIZER
Normal levels of the liver enzyme.ULTRA-EXTENSIVE METABOLIZER
Increased levels of the liver enzyme, this may cause medications at standard doses to process out so quickly that the desired medical benefit is not reached.
Ordering is Simple.
Once your ordered is received, Genelex Corp. will send you a cheek swab collection kit in the mail. Samples are priority mailed to our laboratory and results are typically available in 10 business days.
Extended DNA Drug Reaction Panel / $1,112.00
NOTE: In order to get the group discount - be sure to select I am a member of a group affiliated with GeneMedRx. then check the box.
Disclaimer:
*GeneMedRx has not been reviewed or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and cannot be used to diagnose or treat any disease or other health condition.
*While great care has been taken in organizing and presenting the material throughout this website, please note that it is provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as Medical Advice. More...
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*Because these drugs can cause severe withdrawal reactions, do not stop taking any drug without consulting your physician. The decision to quit any medication should be discussed with your doctor. More...
Questions?
Contact Genelex directly at 800-523-3080 to speak with a DNA Testing Consultant. Be sure to tell them we referred you, so that a group discount can be extended to you.
Genelex is a pioneer in the field of human DNA testing, and was the first company in the world to offer direct-to-consumer DNA drug reaction profiles. Established in 1987, Genelex is a private held corporation that provides comprehensive DNA testing services to enhance the health and safety of society. Genelex has a worldwide network of contract clients that offer lab services to meet the requirements for any DNA test. POINT OF RETURN has partnered with Genelex Corp. to offer the latest technology in DNA research.
