The characteristic of non-linear pharmacokinetics include :
(A) Area under the curve is proportional to the dose
(B) Elimination half-life remains constant,
(C) Area under the curve is not proportional to the dose
(D) Amount of drug excreted through remains constant

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Answer :

(C) Area under the curve is not proportional to the dose

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