the drug is intended for use as (select all that applies)

For prevention and treatment of disease.

Breakdown of the tablet into smaller

particles.

Time it takes for medication to

disintegrate and dissolve to become

available for the body to absorb.

Enteric-coated drugs do dissolve in

the acidic condition of the stomach.

Enteric-coated drugs readily dissolve in

the alkaline pH of the small intestine.

Slower in young and elderly

Science concerned with drugs, their

sources, chemistry, action & uses.

Brand name is a proprietary name given by

the manufacturer.

Generic name includes active ingredient,

scientific & international name of the drug.

1st phase of the drug action, where drugs

can cross the biological membrane.

The study of drug concentration and its

effect in the body.

Drugs that are absorbed via the GIT are

circulated to the liver first via the hepatic

portal vein is known as:

The primary site of metabolism is the kidney

Peak drug level is the highest plasma

concentration of a drug at a specific time

You can crush enteric-coated or slow

release medications.