Oral tablet Flashcards
1
Q
What is the t max
A
The time taken for a drug to reach the maximum concentration
2
Q
What is cmax
A
The highest concentration of the drug reached in the body
3
Q
What is the first pass metabolism
A
When a drug gets metabolised and so its concentration is reduced when it reaches the site of action
4
Q
What are disintegrating tablets
A
Tablets that dissolve once swallowed
5
Q
What are gastro-resistant tablets
A
They’re intended to resist the GI tract and release the AI in the intestinal fluids
