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- Pharmacologymedical-mcqs › pharmacology
- Published
- 14 Jan 2023
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
Microsomal oxidation mainly occurs for fat-soluble (lipophilic) drugs, as they require metabolic modification to become more water-soluble for excretion. Water-soluble drugs typically undergo different metabolic pathways.
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