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How can the dosage form of a drug formulation affect the oral bioavailability of a drug?
How can the dosage form of a drug formulation affect the oral bioavailability of a drug?
- It can influence the rate and extent of drug absorption in the body (correct)
- It can alter the chemical structure of the drug
- It can affect the metabolism of the drug in the liver
- It can change the excretion pathway of the drug from the body
Why is the oral bioavailability of a drug important in drug therapy?
Why is the oral bioavailability of a drug important in drug therapy?
- It affects the manufacturing cost of the drug
- It determines the amount of active drug that reaches the systemic circulation (correct)
- It influences the color and taste of the drug
- It regulates the drug's interaction with other medications
What role does drug dissolution play in the oral bioavailability of a drug?
What role does drug dissolution play in the oral bioavailability of a drug?
- It controls the distribution of the drug in the body
- It affects the rate at which the drug becomes available for absorption (correct)
- It determines the chemical stability of the drug
- It influences the drug's mechanism of action
