Day 5 of 12 Education: PPIs, also known as proton pump inhibitors, are one of the most widely used medications on the market. PPIs are available over the counter and by prescription. They include omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), pantoprazole (Protonix), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (AcipHex), dexlansoprazole (Dexilant). Several PPIs are metabolized by CYP2C19. If you are […]
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Day 3 of 12 – PGx and NGx Education
Day 3 of 12 Education: Our genetics play an important role in how we respond to pain medication, including opioids. Have you ever known someone who says codeine does nothing for their pain? Or perhaps you know someone who says codeine makes them feel really sick and out of it? Codeine itself can be a […]