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What is the mechanism of facilitated diffusion?
What is the mechanism of facilitated diffusion?
Facilitated diffusion
How can the first-pass effect be avoided?
How can the first-pass effect be avoided?
Change route of administration or increase the dose of the drug
What is enterohepatic circulation and how can it be interfered with?
What is enterohepatic circulation and how can it be interfered with?
Enterohepatic circulation is a process where some drugs form conjugates with glucuronic acid in the liver and are excreted in the bile. It can be interfered with by drugs like ampicillin that kill bacteria flora, leading to decreased efficacy of oral contraceptive pills.
What are the characteristics of active transport?
What are the characteristics of active transport?
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Which antimicrobials are excreted in bile in an active form?
Which antimicrobials are excreted in bile in an active form?
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