Polymorphism affecting drug metabolism refers to genetic variations in genes that code for drug-metabolizing enzymes. This can result in altered enzyme function and changes in how drugs are metabolized in the body. The liver is the major site of drug metabolism, through phase I and phase II reactions. Variations in the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP2D6, which metabolizes around 20-25% of drugs, can lead to poor, intermediate, or ultrarapid metabolism phenotypes. This impacts the efficacy and toxicity of drugs like tamoxifen, codeine, and clopidogrel. Variations in N-acetyltransferase and thiopurine methyltransferase, phase II enzymes, can also affect