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Effects of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Tendencies on the Biological Properties of Drugs

Effects of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Tendencies on the Biological Properties of Drugs

  The characteristics conferred by predominant hydrophilic or lipophilic properties. Most drugs need both properties: lipophilic to cross membranes; hydrophilic to enable transport in and distribution by body fluids.   Predominantly lipophilic   Predominantly hydrophilic Read also: