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During metabolism of drug following events may take place, there may be activation of drug, deactivation. formation of water soluble cojugates to provide excretion of drugs etc
1. a active drug converts into active metabolite eg. Codiene====> morphine
2. A pro drug is cnverted to form acyive drug eg enalapril=====> enalaprilat
The body performs these conversions using a number of enzymes, mainly the cytochrome P450 enzymes.
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Where does drug metabolism occur?
The primary site of drug metabolism is the liver
When was Drug Metabolism Reviews created?
Drug Metabolism Reviews was created in 1972.
What drug speeds up your metabolism?
The drug that you use!~
What happen during metabolism?
it is broken down to fuel chemical reactions & is created by chemical reactions.
What drugs slow drug metabolism?
Drugs that slow drug metabolism include ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, fluoxetine, nefazodone, paroxetine, and ritonavir
What factors determine a drug's rate of metabolism?
How quickly a drug clears from the body is a function of its absorption, bioavailability, distribution, metabolism, and excretion properties.
What speeds up your metabolism?
The drug that you use!~
What will happen if you dont have citric acid in our diets?
Nothing - we create it from our food during metabolism and then break it down in the kreb's cycle.
Can your metabolism speed up during adolescence?
Metabolism can speed up during adolescence. This is one of the times during a life cycle where the metabolism works faster.
What is the Major drug metabolism through?
There are many things that can metabolize a drug, but the liver is the main one.
What is a pro-drug?
A pro-drug is a pharmacological inactive compound which becomes active through metabolism.
Can a high metabolism help fool a drug test?
yes
