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Which of the changes associated with aging has the most clinically significant impact on drug elimination?

Over 50% of older adults have reduced kidney function, even with normal serum creatinine levels. These physiological shifts affect how medications are processed, making it critical to understand which of the changes associated with aging has the most clinically significant impact on drug elimination. This knowledge is key for safe and effective senior care.

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Which pharmacokinetic process is most affected by age?

Pharmacokinetics, the study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs, is significantly altered by the aging process. While age impacts all four of these processes to some extent, the most clinically significant changes often occur in drug elimination and metabolism, which can profoundly influence medication safety and efficacy for older adults.

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