TED-Ed: How does your body process medicine? - Celine Valery

The video explains how orally ingested medicine, like ibuprofen, is absorbed and processed in the body. It starts in the digestive system, moves through the liver where enzymes may neutralize it, and enters the circulatory system to reach target areas. The effectiveness and elimination of the drug depend on various factors, including dosage, individual differences, and physiological conditions. Proper dosing is crucial, especially for children, due to their rapidly changing bodies. Future advancements may allow personalized medicine dosing through DNA testing.

How does ibuprofen travel through the body after ingestion?

What role does the liver play in the processing of ibuprofen?

What happens to ibuprofen molecules after they bind to their target?

Why is it important to get the correct dosage of medicine?

What factors can influence how a person's body processes medicine?