Discussion Post: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAMs) and Pharmacogenomics
Topic: Pharmacogenomics in Primary Care
Explain one of the following statements in your own words. Give an example of implications for you as the prescribing primary care provider.
• Carbamazepine has a black box warning recommending testing for the HLA-B*1502 allele in patients with Asian ancestry prior to starting therapy.
• Testing for CYP2D6 variants prior to starting tamoxifen for breast cancer.
• A genetic variation in how the metabolite of the cancer drug irinotecan SN-38 is inactivated by the body.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.