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Plavix and Pharmacogenetic test to prevent adverse drug reactions

Contact Connie Dello Buono 408-854-1883 motherhealth@gmail.com , certified rep at medxprime to avail of pharmacogenetic test if you are a doctor, and when prescribing Plavix. CYP2C19 Genotype Test Helping predict response to Plavix® (clopidogrel) Carriers of one or two nonfunctional CYP2C19 variants may have:1-5,a,b Differential response to Plavix 53% higher risk of a subsequent eventContinue reading “Plavix and Pharmacogenetic test to prevent adverse drug reactions”

Why you need pharmacogenetic tests when taking Vancomycin

Vancomycin Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to ristocetin that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear. https://www.pharmgkb.org/drug/PA451850#tabview=tab1&subtab=31 Source: Drug Bank Indication For the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci. CPIC Dosing Guideline for rasburicase andContinue reading “Why you need pharmacogenetic tests when taking Vancomycin”