Drug metabolism in different patient

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I want to know how the drug metabolism is different for different person on the basis of kidney, liver and weight

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Drug metabolism is the metabolic breakdown of drugs by living organisms, usually through specialized enzymatic systems. The enzymes are released from these organs and are detoxified and released from the body based on various factors and pathways. Based on how healthy a person's system it will vary.

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