Which of the following describes 'First-Pass Metabolism'?
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Correct answer: Metabolism of a drug in the gut wall or liver before it reaches systemic circulation
Drugs absorbed from the GI tract enter the portal venous system and pass through the liver. Significant enzymatic degradation in the liver or gut wall reduces the amount of active drug that enters the general circulation.
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