L 29 Pharmacogenetics

Question 1

Pharmacogenetics vs

Pharmacogenomics

Answer 1

Pharmacogenetics: focus on single gene, genetically-determines approach
Pharmacogenomics: multi-gene approach, genome-wide

Both involve the inherited traits of a person that affect how they will respond to a drug

Question 2

What are the 2 most common metabolizing enzymes in the body?

Answer 2

#1: CYP3A4/5
#2: CYP2D6