Drug Absorption Mechanisms — primary?
Passive diffusion is the main mechanism.
Passive Diffusion — mechanism?
Drugs cross membranes down concentration gradient, no energy.
Factors affecting absorption — key?
pH, surface area, blood flow, formulation.
Facilitated Diffusion — difference?
Carrier-mediated, no energy, specific to drugs.
Volume of Distribution — meaning?
Theoretical volume relating drug amount to plasma concentration.
Active Transport — process?
Energy-dependent, moves against gradient via carriers.
Bioavailability (F) — definition?
Proportion of dose reaching circulation unchanged.
Ionization & pH — impact?
Affects drug lipophilicity and absorption.
Factors influencing absorption
Surface area, blood flow, formulation, pH.
Drug absorption mechanisms — importance?
Determine onset, efficiency, and route effectiveness.
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2. What is the primary process responsible for the movement of most drugs across cell membranes during absorption?
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