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Subcutaneous Delivery Pharmacokinetics

Meaning

Subcutaneous Delivery Pharmacokinetics is the study of how a therapeutic agent, such as a hormone or peptide, is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted following administration into the fatty layer beneath the skin. This specific route of administration is favored for its convenience, reduced first-pass hepatic metabolism, and ability to provide a slower, more sustained release profile compared to intravenous injection. Understanding the pharmacokinetics is essential for designing precise dosing schedules that maintain stable, physiological serum concentrations. It directly informs the individualized therapeutic titration process.