Medical MCQ-What does low volume of distribution of a drug mean?

What does low volume of distribution of a drug mean?

Low bioavailability

Does not accumulates in tissues

Low absorption

Not metabolized in the body

Question Category:

Pharmacology

Correct Answer:

Does not accumulates in tissues

Description:

Ans: B. Does not accumulates in tissues(Ref: KDT 7/e p17, 18, 6/e p18)Low volume of distribution:Implies that the drug remains confined to the plasma compament without getting distributed in the body tissues.

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