Redistribution is a phenomenon most commonly seen with which type of drugs?
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Correct answer: Highly lipid-soluble drugs given intravenously
Redistribution occurs when highly lipophilic drugs (like thiopental) rapidly enter highly perfused organs like the brain and then move into less perfused tissues like muscle and fat, leading to a quick termination of the drug's effect.
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