"CYP3A4 Poor and Intermediate Metabolizers Have a Higher Rate of Steroid-Induced Intraocular Pressure Response".

Purpose: Evaluate the relationship between CYP3A4 phenotype, the gene encoding the enzyme that metabolizes exogenous steroid, and the rate of steroid-induced intraocular pressure (IOP) response.

Materials And Methods: Lymphocyte-derived DNA sequencing of CYP3A4 from 10073 patients was completed using the PGRN-Seq assay. Subjects with CYP3A4 intermediate metabolizer or slower phenotypes were identified and compared with controls matched by age, race and sex.

Pharmacogenetic educational needs and the role of pharmacogenetics in primary care: a focus group study with multiple perspectives.

Background: Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is a well-established concept of how genes impact medication response, with many studies demonstrating reductions in medication side effects, improved efficacy and cost effectiveness. Despite these benefits, implementation of PGx in daily practice remains limited. Studies on the implementation of PGx in clinical practice have previously found that inadequate knowledge is one of the main barriers.

The potential influence of estrogen-containing oral contraception on clozapine metabolism in a patient with known pharmacogenomic status.

Clozapine is primarily metabolized via cytochrome P450(CYP)1A2 and to a lesser extent CYP3A4, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6. Metabolic inhibitors of clozapine, such as fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin, are important to recognize to avoid adverse drug events. Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives (eOCPs) are weaker CYP1A2 and CYP2C19 inhibitors but are associated with a 2-fold increase of clozapine concentrations.

Most patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction receive pharmacotherapy with major or moderate drug-gene interactions.

Background: How variations predicted by pharmacogenomic testing to alter drug metabolism and therapeutic response affect outcomes for patients with disorders of gut- brain interaction is unclear.

Aims: To assess the prevalence of pharmacogenomics-predicted drug-gene interactions and symptom outcomes for patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction.

Methods: Patients who were treated in our clinical practice for functional dyspepsia/bowel disorder underwent pharmacogenomic testing.

Impact of sex on antidepressant discontinuation in groups of similar cytochrome P450 phenotypes.

Introduction: Although there are studies assessing reasons for antidepressant discontinuation, little is known about the impact of sex differences or cytochrome P450 phenotypes. Our objective is to assess discontinuation rates between males and females and whether CYP450 phenotype influences discontinuation.

Methods: This is a retrospective review of patients previously enrolled in the Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Time: Using Genomic Data to Individualize Treatment database with major depressive disorder.

Vincristine-Induced Acrocyanosis and Erythema Pernio.

Introduction: Acrocyanosis and erythema pernio are 2 dermatologic manifestations of vasospastic changes. Primary care providers should consider that these conditions can occur as primary or idiopathic conditions and as secondary conditions related to another disease or medication. Herein we describe a case of acrocyanosis and erythema pernio attributed to vincristine therapy.

Pharmacogenomic panel testing provides insight and enhances medication management in people with HIV.

Objective: Our study aimed to assess the impact of pharmacogenomic panel testing in people with HIV (PWH).

Design: Prospective, observational intervention assessment.

Methods: One hundred PWH were provided a comprehensive pharmacogenomic panel during routine care visits within the HIV specialty clinic of a large academic medical center.

Gabapentinoid Prescribing Practices at a Large Academic Medical Center.

Objective: To evaluate indications for gabapentinoid prescription at an academic medical center.

Patients And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients aged 18 years or older who were prescribed gabapentinoids (gabapentin or pregabalin) during the 2019 calendar year at an academic medical center in the US Midwest. Patient demographic characteristics, indications for gabapentinoid prescription, and prescribing clinician specialities were abstracted from a random sample, and the findings were extrapolated to the overall cohort.

COVID-19 Transmission, Current Treatment, and Future Therapeutic Strategies.

At the stroke of the New Year 2020, COVID-19, a zoonotic disease that would turn into a global pandemic, was identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Although unique in its transmission and virulence, COVID-19 is similar to zoonotic diseases, including other SARS variants (e.g.

Considerations When Applying Pharmacogenomics to Your Practice.

Many practitioners who have not had pharmacogenomic education are required to apply pharmacogenomics to their practices. Although many aspects of pharmacogenomics are similar to traditional concepts of drug-drug interactions, there are some differences. We searched PubMed with the search terms pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics (January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2019) and selected articles that supported the application of pharmacogenomics to practice.

Pharmacogenetic testing in psychiatric inpatients with polypharmacy is associated with decreased medication side effects but not via medication changes.

In psychiatric patients, medication adverse effects are regularly attributed to psychosomatic causes. However, many psychotropic medications are metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes. In the setting of polypharmacy, the activity of these enzymes may produce unfavorable drug-drug interactions (DDI) and drug-genotype interactions (DGI) that contribute to morbidity and mortality.

Prolonged survival after invasive aspergillosis: a single-institution review of 11 cases.

Purpose: To perform a retrospective review of the authors' experience with invasive aspergillosis (IA) in a pediatric population treated with conventional chemotherapy. Case series of IA in the pediatric oncology population are limited but generally report poor overall survival.

Methods: Medical records were reviewed of all patients receiving conventional chemotherapy for malignant disease who developed IA at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, between January 1, 1995, and January 1, 2002.