Methods of drug administration

Question 1

Enteral drug administration

Answer 1

- Includes
\+ Oral
\+ Sublingual
\+ Rectal
\+ Inhalation

Question 2

Topical drug administration

Answer 2

• Includes
  + Skin administration
  + Epithelial surfaces
  + Mucosal administration

Question 3

Parenteral drug administration

Answer 3

- Injections that are administered at:
\+ Subcutaneous
\+ Intramuscular
\+ Intravenous
\+ Intrathecal

Question 4

Why is it important to consider routes of administration?

Answer 4

• Speed of delivery
• Compound metabolism + how the body will interact with the drug + vice versa
• The targets