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Rate of Drug Elimination in First Order vs Zero Order Kinetic: A Fun Metaphor



The elimination mechanism is not saturated

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With increase in plasma concentration of drug

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Rate of elimination increases


Elimination mechanism is saturated i.e. has reached maximum capacity

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With increase in plasma concentration of drug

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There is no increase in rate of elimination (Because it has already reached maximum)

 

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