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What action occurs when the drug is absoprbed into the bloodstream?
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What is a biophase?
A biophase refers to the distribution of a drug within the body after it has been absorbed into the bloodstream. It is the phase where the drug interacts with its target tissues or cells to produce a pharmacological effect. Understanding the biophase is important for determining the effectiveness and duration of action of a drug.
Is any drug absorbed in stomach?
Medications are absorbed in the stomach when taken by mouth. They are absorbed into the bloodstream if they are injected or inhaled.
Can you explain how a drug that can be absorbed through the skin works"?
A drug that can be absorbed through the skin works by passing through the outer layer of the skin, called the epidermis, and entering the bloodstream. This allows the drug to be distributed throughout the body and have its intended effect.
What is a infusion?
Transdermal infusion is a method of administering drugs by placing the drug in a gel-like matrix applied to the skin. The drug is absorbed to the bloodstream through the skin.
What drugs can be absorbed through the skin and how does this absorption process occur?
Certain drugs, such as nicotine patches and hormone creams, can be absorbed through the skin. This process, known as transdermal absorption, occurs when the drug molecules pass through the outer layer of the skin, called the stratum corneum, and enter the bloodstream. The drug then circulates throughout the body, providing its intended effects.
Why are poorly-soluble complexes used in drugs?
Poorly-soluble complexes reduce drug solubility. This enables the drug to be absorbed more slowly and it prolongs its action.
Can cocaine get into your system by guming it?
Of course it can. The illegal drug will be absorbed by your gums - they have holes in them, you know (how do you think saliva enters the mouth?) and once in your gums, the chemicals will be absorbed into your bloodstream ... not a good situation.
What is the difference between buccal and sublingual absorption?
Buccal absorption refers to the entire mucus membrane of the mouth, whereas sublingual absorption is specific to the heavily vascular area below the tongue, the most rapid and efficient area of administration through the mouth.
The application for approval of a generic equivalent of an existing proprietary drug must show that the drug?
C: is absorbed from the stomach into the bloodstream at the same rate as the proprietary drug I took this test 7/17/2009 :D B. Stomach I took this test 10/21/2010 (Correct answer)
Is taking drugs through the rectal more potent?
Suppositories (rectal) are designed to be absorbed into the body a specific way to deliver the specific dose. Yes, any other drug absorbed rectally would be much more potent as it would skip first pass metabolism and be absorbed through the anal mucous membranes into the bloodstream.
How do transdermal Fentanyl patches work?
Transdermal Fentanyl patches work by releasing the drug Fentanyl slowly through the skin and into the bloodstream over an extended period of time, typically 48-72 hours. The drug is absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin and then distributed throughout the body to help manage severe and chronic pain. It provides a continuous and steady level of pain relief.
