Intramuscular Administration for Drug Delivery

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Why are suppositories useful for administering drugs that induce vomiting when given orally?

They prevent the destruction of the drug by intestinal enzymes or low pH of the stomach.

Which parenteral route is commonly used to administer ANTIEMETIC agents?

Intravenous (IV)

Which parenteral route provides the fastest delivery into the blood circulation?

Intravenous (IV)

Why is the intravenous (IV) route preferred for drugs that are not absorbed orally?

<p>It avoids gastrointestinal (GIT) absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the subcutaneous route used for drugs that are poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?

<p>It avoids gastrointestinal absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parenteral route offers faster absorption: intramuscular or subcutaneous?

<p>Intramuscular</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of parenteral routes over oral administration?

<p>Provides the most control over actual drug doses delivered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can't anticoagulants like Heparin be given intramuscularly?

<p>They may cause hematomas in the muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a drug administered via intramuscular depot preparation?

<p>Tetanus toxoid (Tetavax)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is subcutaneous route preferred when minimizing the risks associated with injections?

<p>It reduces the chances of hematomas compared to intramuscular route</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the drug precipitate at the site of injection in intramuscular depot preparations?

<p>To provide a sustained dose over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route allows for large volume bolus doses: intravenous or subcutaneous?

<p>Intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of drug administration is effective and convenient for patients with respiratory complaints?

<p>Intranasal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of intrathecal/intraventricular drug administration?

<p>Introduces drugs directly to the cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of drug administration involves application to the skin or mucous membrane for a local effect?

<p>Transdermal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug administration route achieves systemic effects by applying drugs to the skin?

<p>Transdermal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug administration route delivers drugs directly to the respiratory tract?

<p>Inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of intramuscular drug administration?

<p>Injects drugs into muscle tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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