Tag: Drug properties

Every drug, from over-the-counter pain relievers to prescription antibiotics, undergoes a journey through the body involving absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Understanding the main characteristics of drugs is crucial for determining their therapeutic effectiveness and safety.

Approximately 90-99% of breastfeeding women will take a medication during the first week postpartum, prompting concerns about infant exposure. While almost all substances pass into breast milk to some degree, the more accurate question is, "What drugs don't go into breast milk in clinically significant amounts?".