Pharmacogenetics

Pharmacogeneticists are specialists in the field of medical genetics who study the interaction between a patient’s genetic characteristics and the effects of drugs on his body.

In particular, pharmacogeneticists study the impact of genetic variations in genes for drug metabolic enzymes, transport proteins and other genetic systems on the effectiveness and safety of certain drugs in a particular patient. Using information obtained from genetic data analysis, it is possible to identify the risk of side effects from taking medications, as well as determine the dosage and duration of treatment. At this stage, research has only been carried out on some of the most popular groups of drugs, and it has been found that genetic characteristics in a number of genes may be associated with a higher incidence of side effects with certain drugs in certain people. Pharmacogenetic tests are becoming increasingly popular and are often included in treatment regimens along with traditional medical recommendations. It is important to note that research in the field of pharmacogenetics is rapidly developing and accumulating new knowledge and clinical data that will be used in the future to develop a personalized approach to medicine and improve the effectiveness and safety of drugs.