answersLogoWhite

0

Systemic means that the drug acts in the whole body(usually drugs that are administered orally or i.v),having effect i various parts of the body(e.g:aspirin lowers fever AND thins blood AND eleviates pain AND can induce bleeding in the gastric tract).LOCAL means that the drug only acts in the area where it is administred(e.g:strepsils for a throatache,aciclovir oilment for herpes,etc) and is not absorbed into the bloodflow,therefor does not act in multiple levels of the body.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

DevinDevin
I've poured enough drinks to know that people don't always want advice—they just want to talk.
Chat with Devin
BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
ProfessorProfessor
I will give you the most educated answer.
Chat with Professor

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the difference between a systemic effect and a local effect?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp