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    Human Drug Metabolism: An Introduction
    Human Drug Metabolism: An Introduction
    Human Drug Metabolism: An Introduction
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    Human Drug Metabolism: An Introduction

    By Michael D. Coleman

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    Drug metabolism is a core area of pharmacology. Before any drug can be licensed it is essential to know how the body metabolises the drug, and the short and long-term effects it has on the body.  It is an area of rapid advancement, which brings together the fields of pharmacy, pharmacology and medicine.

    This new text provides a concise, user-friendly introduction to drug metabolism that is ideal for undergraduates. Focusing on a conceptual understanding  of the drug metabolism system, the book illustrates the basic mechanisms on how xenobiotics are detected, chemically modified and then eliminated from human systems.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateFeb 22, 2006
    ISBN9780470863541
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