Answer to Practice Problem #3 for Effect of Route of Administration on Xenobiotic Disposition & Action Tutorial:

 

False. Lipophilic drug administered by the intramuscular route may precipitate at the site and be absorbed much more slowly than the same drug administered orally. Diazepam and chlordiazepoxide are two examples of drugs that display this type of behavior.

 

 

Last revised 07/17/04

 

ã 2004 -  Craig K. Svensson, Pharm.D., Ph.D.

 

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