How Do Individual Differences Affect Therapeutic Effects?
Individual differences, such as genetics, age, gender, and overall health, can significantly impact the therapeutic effects of a substance. Pharmacogenomics studies how genetic variations affect individual responses to drugs, which can influence both efficacy and safety. For example, certain genetic profiles might make individuals more susceptible to adverse reactions or alter the metabolism of the drug, affecting its therapeutic outcome. Personalizing drug therapy based on these differences is a growing field aiming to enhance therapeutic effects for individual patients.
