Lexi-Comp's Pharmaco-Genomics Handbook

by Larisa M. Cavallari, Vicki L. Ellingrod, Jill M. Kolesar

This exciting title by "Lexi-Comp" introduces Pharmacogenomics to the forward-thinking healthcare professional and student. "Pharmacogenomics Handbook" presents information concerning key genetic variations that may influence drug disposition and/or sensitivity. Brief introductions to fundamental concepts in genetics and genomics are provided in order to bring the reader up-to-date on theserapidly-emerging sciences. This book provides a foundation for all clinicians who will becalled on to integrate rapidly-expanding genomic knowledge into the management of drug therapy. A great introduction to pharmacogenetic principles as well as a concise reference on key polymorphisms known to influence drug response.This title introduction to pharmacogenomics; introduction to genetics; polymorphism monographs; definitions/glossary; Cytochrome p450 nomenclature; table of Cytochrome p450 enzymes, substrates, inhibitors and inducers; alphabetical listing of drugs by genericand brand name; alphabetical listing of gene polymorphisms; and, index of polymorphisms and drugs potentially affected.

419 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2005