• Author: Deepak Voora
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Drug-gene interactions and clinical outcomes after vascular surgery in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Pharmacogenetics can improve medication-related outcomes by optimizing efficacy and minimizing adverse effects. It is unknown whether the presence of …

CYP2C19 polymorphisms and clinical outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: CYP2C19 loss-of-function (LOF) alleles decrease the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients presenting with …

Association of pharmacogenomic phenotypes in CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A5 on polypharmacy in Veterans

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) utilizes a pharmacogenomic (PGx) program that analyzes specific "pharmacogenes." This study evaluates the effect that …

Pharmacogenetic testing and monitoring of complete blood counts among Veterans newly prescribed thiopurine treatments: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing before initiation of thiopurine treatment and CBC monitoring post-initiation helps avoid adverse events and ensure patient safety. This …

Drug-drug-gene interaction risk among opioid users in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Response to analgesic therapy is influenced by several factors including genetics and drug-drug interactions. Pharmacogenetic (PGx) variants in the CYP2D6 gene modify …