Drug Delivery Flashcards
1
Q
Drug delivery methods include
A
- Transdermal (drug patches applied to the skin)
- Injection based
- Carrier based
- Oral
2
Q
State the different routes of administration via the GI tract.
A
- Buccal (cheeks)
- Oral
- Rectal
- Sublingual (under the tongue)
3
Q
Absorption of drugs is most rapid where in the body?
A
Small intestine
4
Q
State the route of administration via the GI tract for glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)
A
Sublingual
5
Q
State the two advantages of using prodrugs.
A
- Prolongation of duration of action
- Avoidance of degradation of the drug in the gut
6
Q
Insulin, heparin and narcotic analgesics use what type of injection?
A
Subcutaneous (45 degrees)
7
Q
What does enteric coating do to a tablet?
A
Delays disintegration of the tablet until it reaches the small intestine (protects drug from the stomach acid and vice versa)
(examples include aspirin and omeprazole)
8
Q
State 3 sustained release tablets
A
- Isosorbide
- Mononitrate
- Verapamil
