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4.drug metabolism ns_15
Drug metabolism involves the modification of drugs by the body to make them more water soluble and easier to excrete. Drugs undergo two main phases of metabolism: Phase I involves reactions like oxidation, reduction and hydrolysis that introduce or expose functional groups. Phase II involves conjugating functional groups with molecules like glucuronic acid to facilitate excretion. Understanding a drug's metabolic pathways is crucial for predicting its effects, toxicity and interactions with other drugs.
