A member asked:

What path do oral drugs take through your body?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

It depends: Drugs or supplements taken orally will first be exposed to digestive enzymes, then the highly acidic conditions in the stomach. As they are absrobed through the digestive tract, they go through the liver which further processes them. The upshot is that they may not ever reach significant levels in other parts of the body, and not necessarily in the same form.

Answered 6/25/2012

5.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Body pains after physical exercise, what drug can I take?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How long does it take for a drug to be eliminated from the body?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

How do I take my basal body temp? Digital, oral, etc

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more