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Record 1 2023-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Medication
CONT

Oral administration is the most convenient, economical, and common route of administration; it is generally safe for most drugs. ... The small intestine is the primary site of absorption of most [orally administered] drugs because of the very large surface area across which drugs, including partially ionized weak acids and bases, may diffuse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacodynamie
  • Médicaments
CONT

L'intestin grêle est le site d'absorption principal des médicaments administrés par voie orale [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Farmacodinámica
  • Medicamentos
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