Case report: Cytochrome P450 implications for comorbid ADHD and OCD pharmacotherapy

ConclusionsGenetic testing as a prescriptive tool is not indicated for all medications; however, potential drug–drug interactions, narrow therapeutic drug index, and side effect toxicity contribute to the need for testing. An understanding of CYP450 metabolism and drug interaction as well as metabolism phenotypes should inform prescribing and dosing psychotropic medications.

Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - May 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Michaela K. Hogan, Nikhil P. Rao Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research