Bile Flow

Process Hepatic

Bile moving out of the liver and into the gut. The 17-alpha-alkyl group that lets an oral survive first pass is also what slows this, and the stall is what is felt as itching and jaundice.

Relationships

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Bile Flow produces

Liver

Processes every oral steroid on first pass. The 17-alpha-alkyl group that lets an oral survive that trip is also what makes it hard on this organ.

Bile Flow reduces risk of

Cholestasis

Bile flow stalling in the liver. Itching, dark urine and jaundice, and a reason to stop rather than push through.