What Is the Purpose of the Enteric Coating of Aspirin

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the enteric coating of aspirin?

• A) to control time release of the drug in the stomach
• B) to ensure drug release before the drug reaches the stomach
• C) to ensure drug release in the stomach
• D) to ensure drug release in the intestine

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