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World J Psychiatry. Aug 19, 2024; 14(8): 1148-1164
Published online Aug 19, 2024. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i8.1148
Table 1 Evidence based pharmacogenetic associations for psychiatric medications
Drug category
Drug name
Gene
Genotype group
Pharmgkb top FDA label testing level
Available clinical guidelines
Major clinically relevant drug-gene interactions
Anti-dementia drugsDonepezilCYP2D6UM or PMActionable PGxNo dataMay result in altered systemic concentrations
Anti-dementia drugsGalantamineCYP2D6PMInformative PGxNo dataResults in higher drug exposure compared to NMs
AntidepressantsAmitriptylineCYP2C19UM, IM or PMNo dataCPIC, DPWGMay result in altered conversion of tertiary amines to secondary amines
AntidepressantsAmitriptylineCYP2D6UM, IM or PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntidepressantsBupropionCYP2D6Testing requiredPotential drug-drug interaction
AntidepressantsCitalopramCYP2C19PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGResults in higher drug exposure and higher risk of adverse reaction (QT prolongation) compared to NMs
AntidepressantsClomipramineCYP2C19UMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGResults in decreased drug exposure and increased risk of ineffectiveness compared to NMs
AntidepressantsClomipramineCYP2D6PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntidepressantsDesvenlafaxineCYP2D6PMInformative PGxCPICNo difference in plasma concentration from NMs
AntidepressantsDoxepinCYP2C19IM or PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGResults in higher drug exposure compared to NMs
AntidepressantsDoxepinCYP2D6UM, IM or PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntidepressantsDuloxetineCYP2D6PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGPotential drug-drug Interaction. May result in higher drug exposure
AntidepressantsEscitalopramCYP2C19UM, IM or PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntidepressantsFluvoxamineCYP2D6PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGResults in higher drug exposure compared to NMs
AntidepressantsImipramineCYP2C19PMNo dataDPWGResults in higher drug exposure and higher risk of adverse reaction compared to NMs. Avoid use in PMs
AntidepressantsImipramineCYP2D6UM, IM or PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntidepressantsNortriptylineCYP2D6UM, IM or PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntidepressantsParoxetineCYP2D6UM, IM or PMCriteria Not MetCPIC, DPWGMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntidepressantsSertralineCYP2C19PMNo dataCPIC, DPWGResults in higher drug exposure and higher risk of adverse reaction compared to NMs
AntidepressantsVenlafaxineCYP2D6PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGResults in altered parent drug and metabolite concentrations
AntidepressantsVortioxetineCYP2D6PMActionable PGxCPICResults in higher drug exposure compared to NMs
AntidepressantsAmoxapineCYP2D6UM, IM or PMActionable PGxNo dataMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntidepressantsDesipramineCYP2D6UM, IM or PMActionable PGxCPICMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntidepressantsTrimipramineCYP2D6UM, IM or PMActionable PGxCPICMay result in altered systemic concentrations
AntiepilepticsCarbamazepineHLA-A*31: 01 positiveActionable PGxCPIC, DPWG, CPNDSResults in higher risk of adverse reaction risk (severe skin reactions) compared to NMs
AntiepilepticsCarbamazepineHLA-B*15: 02 positiveTesting requiredCPIC, DPWG, CPNDSResults in higher risk of adverse reaction risk (severe skin reactions) compared to NMs. Consider alternative therapies, or use only if potential benefits outweigh risks
AntiepilepticsLamotrigineHLA-B*15: 02 positiveNo dataDPWGResults in higher risk of adverse reaction risk (lamotrigine-induced SJS/TEN). Avoid use in patients with *15: 02 positive allele
AntiepilepticsOxcarbazepineHLA-B*15: 02 positiveTesting requiredCPIC, DPWGResults in increased risk of adverse reaction (severe skin reactions)
AntiepilepticsPhenytoinCYP2C9IM or PMTesting recommendedCPIC, DPWGMay result in higher drug exposure and higher risk of adverse reaction (CNS toxicity) compared to NMs
AntiepilepticsPhenytoinHLA-B*15: 02 positiveTesting recommendedCPIC, DPWGMay result in higher risk of adverse reaction (SJS/TEN) compared to NMs
AntiepilepticsValproic acidPOLGA467T and W748S mutationsTesting requiredNo dataResults in increased risk of adverse reaction (acute liver failure and resultant deaths). The use is contraindicated in patients with POLG mutations
Antimigraine preparationsClonidineCYP2D6UM, IM or PMNo dataDPWGNo significant effect (No recommendation). Possible alternative for atomoxetine in variant CYP2D6 metabolisers
AntipsychoticsAripiprazoleCYP2D6PMActionable PGxDPWGResults in higher drug exposure compared to NMs and higher risk of adverse reaction
AntipsychoticsClozapineCYP2D6PMActionable PGxDPWGResults in higher drug exposure compared to NMs
AntipsychoticsHaloperidolCYP2D6UM or PMActionable PGxDPWGResults in increased risk of adverse reaction In PMs and higher risk of reduced effectiveness In UMs
AntipsychoticsOlanzapineCYP2D6PMInformative PGxDPWGNo significant effect (No recommendation)
AntipsychoticsPaliperidoneCYP2D6PMInformative PGxNo dataNo significant difference in exposure or clearance compared to NMs
AntipsychoticsPerphenazineCYP2D6PMActionable PGxNo dataResults in higher drug exposure and higher risk of adverse reaction compared to NMs
AntipsychoticsPimozideCYP2D6PMTesting requiredDPWGResults in higher drug exposure compared to NMs
AntipsychoticsQuetiapineCYP3A4PMNo dataDPWGResults in decreased conversion of systemic parent drug (quetiapine) to the active metabolite. Use alternative therapy
AntipsychoticsRisperidoneCYP2D6UM, IM or PMInformative PGxDPWGResults in altered parent drug and metabolite concentrations
AnxiolyticsClobazamCYP2C19IM or PMActionable PGxNo dataResults in increased active metabolite concentrations and increased risk of adverse reaction as compared to NMs
AnxiolyticsDiazepamCYP2C19PMActionable PGxNo dataMay result in altered systemic concentrations
Psycholeptics and psychoanaleptics in combinationFluoxetineCYP2D6PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGResults in higher drug exposure compared to NMs
Psycholeptics and psychoanaleptics in combinationFluoxetineFKBP5PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGResults in higher drug exposure compared to NMs
Psychostimulants, agents used for adhd and nootropicsAtomoxetineCYP2D6PMActionable PGxCPIC, DPWGResults in higher drug exposure and higher risk of adverse reaction compared to NMs
Psychostimulants, agents used for adhd and nootropicsModafinilCYP2D6PMActionable PGxNo dataMay require dose modification when administered with medication metabolized by CYP2C19