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Explain the four steps of Pharmacokinetic.

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absorption, distribution, excretion &metabolism

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Absorption is the process by which drugs entre the body. given by any route other than intravenously, drugs molecules must cross tissue membranes to enter the brain (ig)

distribution is the process by which drugs move around the body after entering the blood,drug molecules must cross capillary walls to enter the tissues , reach cell membranes and enter cells

Metabolism is the process by which drugs are chemically altered to make them sufficiently water soluble for excretion in urine or faces. metabolism occurs in a variety of body organs and tissues, but chiefly in the liver,gut wall , kidney and skin

Excretion is the process by which drugs leave the body. drugs that are sufficiently water soluble will be excreted unchanged in the urine. lipid-soluble drugs must be modified to water soluble matabolitres before excretion via the kidney or into the intestine via bile

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The main processes involved in pharmacokinetics are absorption, distribution, and the two routes of drug elimination, metabolism and excretion. Together they are sometimes known by the acronym 'ADME'.

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