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Routes of drug administration
Routes of drug administration
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09/13/2011

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Enteral =
Definition
Administered into the systemic circulation via the digestive (alimentary) canal
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PO =
Definition
oral - by mouth
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Buccal =
Definition
Across the membranes of the mouth
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SL =
Definition
Sublingual - under the tongue
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PR =
Definition
Rectal - by suppositories
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Parenteral =
Definition
administration into the systemic circulation via routes other than the digestive tract (alimentary canal)
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IV =
Definition
Intravenous - into venous circulation
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IM =
Definition
intramuscular - into the muscle
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SC =
Definition
Subcutaneous - under the skin into the hypodermis
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Inhalational
Definition
via the lungs
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IT =
Definition
Intrathecal - into the spinal subarachnoid space
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Epidural -
Definition
Epidural space outside the dura mater
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Intrasynovial / intra-articular
Definition
Into the joint
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Intraosseus
Definition
Into the bone
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IP =
Definition
Intraperitoneal - into the abdominal/peritoneal cavity
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IA =
Definition
Intra-arterial: Into the arterial circulation
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Transdermal
Definition
across the skin
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Transmucosal =
Definition
across the mucous membranes
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Topical =
Definition
administration by direct application onto the skin or associated membranes: powders, creams, ointments, gels, sprays, patches

- Includes: dermal, ophthalmic, vaginal, and intrauterine
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Dermal =
Definition
Onto the skin (topical)
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Ophthalmic =
Definition
Onto the membranes of the eyes (topical)
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Vaginal =
Definition
Onto the membranes of the vagina (topical)
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Intrauterine =
Definition
Onto the membranes of the uterus lining (topical)
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