Monthly Archives: May 2024

What are enteric-coated tablets, and how does enteric coating affect PK?

Most tablets and capsules taken by mouth enter the stomach and dissolve there, before entering the small intestine for absorption. On the other hand, enteric-coated tablets are designed with a special coating to allow the medication to pass through the … Continue reading

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How can our genes affect drug levels?

We all respond to drugs differently. As many of you have pointed out while using the coffee simulator https://janicegoh.shinyapps.io/CoffeeSimulator/ over the past few months, the profile shown there does not always accurately describe your experience with coffee. This is because … Continue reading

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