Question

Which are the two rate-determining step of drug absorption when given orally?

a.

Disintegration and deaggregation

b.

Disintegration and Dissolution

c.

Dissolution and permeation through the membrane

d.

Permeation through the membrane and Disintegration

Answer: (c).Dissolution and permeation through the membrane

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