Pharmacogenetics Flashcards
1
Q
Herceptin (trastuzamab)
A
- antibody
- treats metastatic breast cancer
1) prevents the Her2R from receiving the growth factor 2)calls the immune system to attack target cells over expressing this receptor
2
Q
Debrisoquine
A
- anti-hypertensive drug
- polymorphism affects drug metabolism
3
Q
Paroxetine
A
-antidepressant
4
Q
Vitravene
A
- antisense drug
- treats CMV
