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First-pass effect

The intestinal and hepatic metabolism undergone by drugs given via the gastrointestinal tract before they reach the general circulation, significantly reducing their bioavailability. It is the reason some formulations opt for routes that bypass it, such as transdermal or injectable delivery.

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