Medical Terminology · Pharmacology · Hard

Pharmacokinetics

Meaning: The study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolises and eliminates drugs.

In practice: Pharmacokinetics change in older people as kidney function declines, so doses often need to be reduced.

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