The elimination of drugs from the body is called excretion. After the liver renders drugs inactive, the kidney excretes the inactive compounds from the body. Also, some drugs are excreted unchanged by the kidney without liver involvement. Patients with kidney disease may require a dosage reduction and careful monitoring of kidney function. Children have immature kidney function and may require dosage reduction and kidney function tests. Similarly, older adults have diminished kidney function and require careful monitoring and lower dosages. Other drugs are eliminated by sweat, breast milk, breath, or by the gastrointestinal tract in the feces.
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