Which pharmacokinetic parameter is affected most by decreased intestinal motility related to the aging process? a. excretion b.

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vichka [17]

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Which pharmacokinetic parameter is affected most by decreased intestinal motility related to the aging process? a. excretion b.

distribution c. absorption d. metabolism?

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Tpy6a [65] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-18T04:14:02+03:00

I believe the answer is <span>c. absorption

</span>The phase of pharmacokinetic that happens in the intestine is when the drug absorbed. A person with old age will have lower intestine motility. This will increase the transit time which will increase the amount of drug absorbed.

Age could also influence others pharmacokinetic parameter(<span>excretion, distribution, metabolism) but it is related with another organ, not intestine.</span>