Description
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.
About the Author
Michael D. Coleman, DSc is a Senior Lecturer in Toxicology at Aston University. His award of the degree ofDoctor of Science from Aston University in 2005 reflects his substantial and original contribution to knowledge of Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology of Antiparasitic Drugs.
