Pharmacogenomics: Why Your DNA Dictates Your Medication | Geneomm Medical Center

The Science of Drug Metabolism
Your liver uses specific enzymes (CYP450) to break down medications. Genetic variations can make you a “fast metabolizer” (the drug leaves your system too quickly to work) or a “slow metabolizer” (the drug builds up to toxic levels).
Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
ADRs are a leading cause of hospitalization. By testing your DNA first, we can predict which medications are likely to cause a reaction before you ever take the first pill.
Psychiatry and Pain Management
Finding the right antidepressant or pain medication often takes months of “trial and error.” Pharmacogenomics narrows down the list to medications that are genetically compatible with your body, speeding up recovery.
The PGx Test: A Lifetime Investment
Your DNA doesn’t change. A pharmacogenomic (PGx) test taken today will provide a roadmap for your doctors for the rest of your life, from pediatric care to geriatric treatments.

The Science of Drug Metabolism
Your liver uses specific enzymes (CYP450) to break down medications. Genetic variations can make you a “fast metabolizer” (the drug leaves your system too quickly to work) or a “slow metabolizer” (the drug builds up to toxic levels).
Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
ADRs are a leading cause of hospitalization. By testing your DNA first, we can predict which medications are likely to cause a reaction before you ever take the first pill.
Psychiatry and Pain Management
Finding the right antidepressant or pain medication often takes months of “trial and error.” Pharmacogenomics narrows down the list to medications that are genetically compatible with your body, speeding up recovery.
The PGx Test: A Lifetime Investment
Your DNA doesn’t change. A pharmacogenomic (PGx) test taken today will provide a roadmap for your doctors for the rest of your life, from pediatric care to geriatric treatments.