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GS
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06/17/04 - 11:17 PM

the drug levels in the obese are comparatively low what is it due to?

rida
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06/18/04 - 01:46 PM

increase amounts of adipose tissue leads to increase storage of the drug in the tissues.

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06/18/04 - 05:23 PM

ie high volume of distribution

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06/20/04 - 11:46 PM

bcuz in adipose tissue there is redistribution volume phenomenon.

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