Hyderabad-based MapMyGenome has launched MedicaMap, a pharmacogenomics solution designed to test how an individual's genetic profile affects the efficacy and safety of over 165 medicines. The product addresses a critical gap in Indian healthcare — the widespread use of medications without accounting for the genetic differences that determine how patients respond to them.
The Problem MedicaMap Solves
In current medical practice, most drug prescribing follows a "one size fits all" approach — the same drug at the same dose for all patients with a given condition. But genetic variants in drug-metabolizing enzymes mean that the same dose can produce very different drug levels in different patients. Some patients accumulate drugs to toxic levels; others clear them too quickly for therapeutic effect. The result is widespread medication inefficacy and preventable adverse drug reactions.
Adverse drug reactions are estimated to cause approximately 5–7% of hospital admissions in India and are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. A significant proportion of these reactions are pharmacogenomically predictable and preventable.
How MedicaMap Works
A simple saliva sample is collected at home and sent to MapMyGenome's NABL-certified laboratory. The sample is analyzed for variants in key pharmacogenomic genes. Results are delivered as a comprehensive digital report with drug-specific recommendations — identifying which medications are likely to be safe and effective, which require dose adjustment, and which should be avoided based on the patient's genetic profile.
Therapeutic Areas Covered
MedicaMap covers medications across cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, oncology, pain management, gastroenterology, infectious disease, and other therapeutic areas — making it relevant for patients with a wide range of conditions and for anyone who takes prescription medications regularly.
Find the Right Medicine for Your Genes
MedicaMap by MapmyGenome analyzes your pharmacogenomic profile across 165+ drugs — helping you and your doctor choose medications and doses that are most likely to work safely and effectively for your unique biology.
