Propranolol (Inderal) is eliminated almost entirely via metabolism by the liver after oral administration. This necessitates giving much larger doses by mouth as compared to intravenous (IV) administration
For this reason, propranolol is a good example of a drug that exhibits which effect?
a.
Hepatotoxicity
b.
Nephrotoxicity
c.
First-pass
d.
Displacement
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