Drug Metabolism and Disposition

Drug metabolism and disposition refer to how the body processes and eliminates medications. When you take a drug, your body breaks it down (metabolism) mainly in the liver, transforming it into different forms. This process helps to activate or deactivate the drug. After metabolism, the drug and its byproducts are eliminated from the body, primarily through urine or feces (disposition). Understanding these processes is crucial for determining how effective a drug will be, how long it lasts in the body, and the potential for side effects or interactions with other substances.