If a drug displays zero-order elimination kinetics

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With zero-order kinetics,the metabolism or excretion mechanisms for a drug in the body are saturated,meaning that they are at their maximal level.If more drug is given,then the body cannot keep up,and the drug levels will increase.The body cannot adjust to more drug,and elimination of a drug will remain the same as the dose of the drug is increased.If the drug is eliminated but a longer time is required,then it would for a first-order elimination.The elimination of the drug can be mathematically predicted.

If a Drug Displays Zero-Order Elimination Kinetics