drug excretion

Question 1

how may drugs mainly be excreted from the body

Answer 1

renal excretion through urine

first pass metabolism in the liver, and also through the liver and bile.

through gaseous exhalation in the lungs

Question 2

what smaller ways may drugs be secreted

Answer 2

sweat, saliva, tears

Question 3

what issues may arise with drug excretion

Answer 3

renal or liver impairment makes it difficult to excrete drugs

hence a lower dose is needed when prescribed.