From the Lab to the Prescription Pad: Genetics, CYP450 Analysis, and Medication Response

ConclusionsThe current trial and error process of choosing medications for child and adolescent psychiatric patients, and the growing trend of polypharmacy, results in poor outcomes and high risk of serious adverse drug reactions. The utilization of knowledge from the field of pharmacogenomics can improve prescribing practices in child and adolescent psychopharmacology management. Psychiatric nurse prescribers can improve treatment outcomes and reduce adverse drug reactions by incorporating information from the study of pharmacogenomics.
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research