Glyceryl trinitrate is given by sublingual route, because it has
Correct Answer: High first pass metabolism
Description: Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) has high first pass metabolism. So preferred route is sublingual to bypass the metabolism liver Advantage of sublingual route Fast acting No first pass metabolism Self administration is possible After action drug can be spitted out
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