Other Methods of Drug Administration

A method of drug administration where the drug is inhaled through the nose. Can be a difficult technique.

A drug administration method that uses the respiratory tract to deliver drugs quickly over a large surface area. Often used for anesthetics.

A drug administration method that delivers drugs directly into the spinal fluid, bypassing the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB). Used to treat conditions in the central nervous system.

This technique allows the sustained release of drugs through the skin, providing consistent therapeutic levels in the body.

Applying medication directly to the skin, usually in the form of creams or lotions, to target specific issues.

The rate at which a drug moves from its administration site into the bloodstream.

Refers to the barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the bloodstream.

A direct route of administration, where drugs are injected into the bloodstream, allowing for rapid effects and precise dosage.

A method of drug administration involving placement under the tongue or between the cheek and gum. Enables quick absorption and easier administration.

A drug delivery method that utilizes the GI tract. It is the most common and generally the safest route.

A type of enteral drug administration where the drug is swallowed and absorbed in the intestines.

A way to administer drugs via the rectum, bypassing the liver's initial processing. Useful for patients who can't take oral medication or for drugs that trigger vomiting.

A drug administration method where the drug is injected into the fatty layer just below the skin.

It is important to consider potential tissue irritation when using SC injections, as this can lead to pain and tissue death.

A drug given by SC injection slowly enters the bloodstream compared to IV injection.

SC injections are utilized in managing nausea caused by various factors like elevated intracranial pressure, bowel obstruction, chemical imbalances, and gastric stasis.

SC injections are used to administer medications for agitation, such as midazolam or levomepromazine, providing a calming effect.

A method of drug administration where the drug is placed under the tongue.

A method of drug administration where the drug is placed between the cheek and gum.

The process by which the body breaks down and removes a drug.

The initial processing of a drug by the liver before it reaches the bloodstream.