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What are factors affecting drug metabolism?

Author: H K



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Genetic differences (ADH defect -flushing syndrome) Age (chloremphenicol in neonates limited glucuronidation) Hormonal effects (hypothyroid causes metabolic activity increasing half-life of digoxin for example so we monitor due to its low therapeutic window so hypothyroid pt need lower digoxin doses) Co-existing disease (Of liver/ heart affecting blood flow)


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