Publications by authors named "Erica Tonti"

Evidence for pharmacogenomic (PGx) guided treatment in child and adolescent psychiatry is growing. This study evaluated the impact of PGx testing on psychotropic medication prescribing in an ambulatory child and adolescent psychiatry and a developmental pediatrics clinic. This was a single-center, retrospective, descriptive analysis of patients who underwent PGx testing between January 2015 and October 2022 at a child and adolescent psychiatry clinic or developmental pediatrics clinic.

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  • Naltrexone, an effective medication for treating alcohol and opioid use disorders, is highlighted in this case report due to a patient experiencing a unique skin reaction after taking the drug.
  • The case involves a 20-year-old female with a history of several mental health and substance use disorders who faced drug-induced skin reactions twice within three months.
  • The report emphasizes the importance of a thorough medication history and monitoring for adverse effects when using naltrexone, aiming to prevent future reactions and ensure effective treatment for substance use disorders.
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