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What is Which of the following describes the first pass metabolism and explain in detail?
The first-pass effect refers to the process in which following oral administration a drug is extensively metabolized as it initially passes through the liver, before it enters the general circulation. Liver enzymes may metabolize the agent to such an extent that the drug cannot be administered orally. Ref:- KD Tripathi