About PG
Pharmacogenomics (PG) is a test on a person’s genes to understand whether a particular medication provided by a doctor for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer etc will be processed by his/her body in a normal, slow or rapid rate. This test would suggest the appropriate dose of the medication to be taken by an individual to have maximum benefit out of the drug and prevent its side effects.
Benefits
- Predicts the dosage of drugs for efficacy
- Prevent the risk of therapeutic failure
- Prevents side effects of the drugs
- Minimize healthcare cost
Who can undergo this test?
- Patients on long term medications
- Patients on some vital medications with potential side effects