Human Factors and Drugs

This conversation on drug activity focuses on the various factors that influence how drugs behave within the human body. It explores how individual differences, such as age, weight, genetics, and gender, can impact drug effectiveness, leading to varying responses like adverse reactions, hypersensitivity, and anaphylaxis. The hosts also examine how specific disease states, including hepatic, circulatory, renal, and thyroid conditions, can influence drug metabolism and elimination, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment approaches.