Which characteristic of a drug makes it a good candidate for removal via Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS) therapy? A. High protein binding B. Small molecular size C. Large volume of distribution D. High lipid solubility
- High protein binding
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Contributed by: Tanner Smith, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, UF Health Jacksonville on behalf of the Florida Poison Information Center Network
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