Match some of the patient factors that physicians need to consider when choosing

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Match some of the patient factors that physicians need to consider when choosing the correct antimicrobial therapy with the corresponding reason why they might influence the activity of the drug or the response of the patient Development of adverse immune reaction against the drug Underlying liver or kidney Metabolism or excretion of the drug Age Diminished gastrointestinal absorption and organ function Pre-existing treatment (Intake of other drugs) Increased toxicity or drug failure K Prev 46 of 47 Next>

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There are many factors that affect the metabolism and effects of the drugs in the body.

Some of these are :

History of allergy : Increased toxicity or drug failure

Underlying liver or kidney disease : metabolism or excretion of the drug

age : diminished gastrointestinal absorption and organ function

Pre existing treatment (intake of other drugs) : Development of adverse immune reaction against the drug

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