lääkitysaineenvaihdunta
Lääkitysaineenvaihdunta, often referred to as drug metabolism, describes the biochemical processes by which a living organism modifies a drug or poison. This process typically involves enzymes that catalyze chemical reactions, converting the drug into a more water-soluble compound that can be more easily excreted from the body. This conversion is crucial for drug elimination and often renders the drug inactive, although sometimes metabolites can retain or even gain pharmacological activity.
The primary site of drug metabolism in mammals is the liver, due to the high concentration of
Factors such as age, genetics, disease states, and interactions with other drugs can significantly influence the