The body’s chemical processing of medications, drug metabolism transforms substances into more water-soluble forms for elimination. Primarily occurring in the liver via enzymes, this process activates or deactivates drugs, influencing their duration and intensity. Patients benefit from tailored dosages, while doctors use metabolism data to avoid adverse reactions and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
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