ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Ethical issues of pharmacogenetics of anti-relapse therapy in patients with alcohol dependence syndrome
1 Yaroslavl State Medical University, Yaroslavl, Russia
2 Yaroslavl Regional Clinical Narcological Hospital, Yaroslavl, Russia
Correspondence should be addressed: Elena G. Lileeva
Revolutsionnaya Str., 5, Yaroslavl, 150000, Russia; ur.xednay@6002aveelile
Author contribution: the authors reviewed literature data on pharmacogenetic research in patients with alcohol dependence syndrome. The authors made an equal contribution to the article.
Alcohol currently contributes to 5% of the overall global burden of diseases and injuries. Alcohol consumption results in death and disability at young age. Medicinal products approved for treatment of alcohol dependence syndrome include disulfiram, Naltrexone, Cyanamid and nalmefene. Variability of a patient-to-patient pharmacotherapy therapeutic effect can also be associated with genetic causes. Examination of the system of pharmacogenetic markers in narcology will be used to provide for preliminary prognosis of effectiveness and tolerance of medicinal products during personalized anti-relapse (supporting) therapy to support and prolong remission in patients with alcohol dependence.
Keywords: alcohol dependence syndrome, anti-relapse therapy, pharmacogenetic testing