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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2013; 19(42): 7302-7307
Published online Nov 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i42.7302
Published online Nov 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i42.7302
Pathophysiology | Effect on drug absorption |
Low intraluminal pH | The drugs ability to cross the luminal wall |
Motility disorder | Delayed drug effect |
Bacterial overgrowth | Decreased absorption due to diarrhea or structural abnormalities |
Pancreatic secretion | Lack of enzymes leads to inactivation of pro-drugs |
Steatorrhea | Problems with absorption of lipophilic drugs |
Low body mass index | Increased plasma concentration |
- Citation: Olesen AE, Brokjaer A, Fisher IW, Larsen IM. Pharmacological challenges in chronic pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(42): 7302-7307
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i42/7302.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i42.7302