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It really depends on which drug you are using. If a drug undergoes first pass metabolism or uses the liver enzymes to get chemically broken down, then it can damage the liver when abused. Drugs can also damage the kidneys if they are renally excreted. Inhalation of certain drugs can damage the lungs and decrease either lung capacity or the aveoli surface area for gas exchange. Drugs can also damage the brain if they cross the blood brain barrier in high concentrations and exhibit central nervous system side effects such as seizures. Overdose of certain drugs can also give you stomach ulcers and internal bleeding in your gastrointestinal tract. Thus as you can see, depending on the drug and how its used, it can damage severage key organs throughout the body. Ask your pharmacist to see how a drug can affect you based on your health status and what medications you are using.
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Does Cymbalta harm the liver?
Any drug can harm the liver. Some drugs have the potential to cause more liver damage than other drugs.
What are Iver Drugs?
Are you sure you don't mean Liver drugs? As in drugs that can damage your liver?
What is the function of the liver in drugs?
There is no function of the liver to drugs, but rather drugs affect the liver. My grandma has been on drugs for so long that now her liver is failing.
What body systems can be damaged by smoking or using illegal drugs?
Almost all of the body can be damaged by these things. Smoking can damage the lungs and circulatory system, harm the skin, and cause cancer. Uppers can cause the body to age prematurely. Ingested drugs can harm the liver.
Who can use liquid kava kava daily?
Use on a daily basis may harm the liver in some individuals. In very rare cases, daily use can lead to severe liver harm that may result in total liver failure. If you are using products with acetaminophen or statin drugs for cholesterol such as Lipitor and Zocor do not use kava.
What is the main organ for excretion drugs?
liver ANSWER: Kidneys are the main organs for excretion of drugs. Liver metabolizes drugs.
Can marijuana harm your liver?
No.
Where most drugs are broken down?
Most drugs are excreted in the kidneys or filtered through the liver. You can find drugs in your bloodstream and your urine. Sometimes it is excreted through the sweat.
Definition of harmful drugs?
drugs that cause harm.
Where are most drugs absorb?
Brain, Kidneys, Liver, and Lungs.
Which organs are involved with breaking down and eliminating drugs from the body?
The liver
Do drugs harm your body?
yes
