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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Route of drug administration & formulation.




Route of drug administration & formulation.
Routes
Formulation / Drug
Oral
Tablet, Capsule, Pill, Suspension, Emulsion, Solution.
Sublingual
Glycerine trinitrate (anti-anginal),
Nifedipine (anti-hypertensive)
Isoprenaline, Ergotamine
Rectal
Suppository (Glycerine), Enema, rectal infusion.
Intravenous
Bolus or rapid injection, Infusion.
Intramuscular
Depot preparations, Vaccine, injection.
Subcutaneous
Insulin, Adrenaline, vaccine.
Inhalation
Gas: volatile Anaesthetics.
Aerosol: bronchodilator (salbutamol).
Powder: sodium cromoglycate.
Spray: local Anaesthetics.
Topical
Skin: Cream, ointment.
Eye: drop, ointment.
Ear: drop.



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