Potential Role of Pharmacogenomics in Reducing Adverse Drug Reactions

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CONTEXT: Adverse drug reactions are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Although many adverse drug reactions are considered nonpreventable, recent developments suggest these reactions may be avoided through individualization of drug therapies based on genetic information, an application known as pharmacogenomics. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the potential role of pharmacogenomics in reducing the incidence...

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