Day 9 of 12 Education: Dextromethorphan also known as the “DM” found in many cough and cold products is metabolized and inactivated in the body by an enzyme called CYP2D6. The normal “half-life” or time it takes for the level of DM in a person’s body to be reduced by half is 2 to 4 […]
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Over the counter medications and genetics
Pharmacogenetic testing only benefits those who take prescription medications, right? Wrong! Pharmacogenetic testing can help inform the safe use of over-the-counter medications like NSAIDs (ibuprofen and naproxen) and proton pump inhibitors (lansoprazole, omeprazole, esomeprazole). PGx testing can also tell you about risks with a common cold remedy: dextromethorphan. Also known as “DM” and “DXM”, dextromethorphan […]