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Time required to achieve the minimum effective plasma concentration following administration of the dosage form.
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Q. Time required to achieve the minimum effective plasma concentration following administration of the dosage form.
Ans → onset of drug action
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Ans → onset of drug action
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Ans → pelletization
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Ans → polymorphic transition
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Ans → polymorphism
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Ans → amphiphilic
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