An oral drug undergoes substantial first-pass metabolism in the liver. Which effect does this have on its pharmacokinetics?
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Correct answer: Reduced bioavailability
First-pass metabolism reduces the amount of unchanged drug reaching systemic circulation, thus reducing oral bioavailability.
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