Extracorporeal removal of drugs refers to the process of eliminating drugs from the body using external devices or methods. This approach is often employed in situations where conventional methods of drug elimination, such as renal excretion or hepatic metabolism, are insufficient or inadequate. In this article, we will provide an overview of the techniques and considerations associated with extracorporeal removal of drugs.
PATH: PHARMD/ PHARMD NOTES/ PHARMD FIFTH YEAR NOTES/ CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING (TDM)/ EXTRACORPOREAL REMOVAL OF DRUGS.