PHARMACOLOGY PART 3 Flashcards
the method by which
a drug dose is made available to the body
Drug administration:
physical state of the drug
in association with nondrug components
ex: Tabs, caps, injectables
Drug Dosage Forms-
is the portal of
entry for the drug into the body
ex: oral(enteral, injection, or inhalation
The route of administration
active ingredient
drug
gelatinous material that allows
drug to be swallowed
capsule
Preservatives, propellants for MDI, dispersants
(surfactants) and carrier agents with DPI
Aerosol agents
refers literally to the small
intestines
more broadly applicable to administration of
drugs intended for absorption anywhere along
the GIT
enteral
most common route bec it is convenient,
painless and offers flexibility in possible
mouth
means beside the intestines
parental
bolus or steady infusion
Intravenous(IV)
injected deep into the
skeletal muscle
Intramuscular (IM)
gases and aerosolized agents
Inhalational-
skin, eyes, nasal drops
Topical
What are the 5 routes of administration?
Enteral, Parental, Transdermal, Inhalational,Topical
The time course and disposition of drug in the body. Absorption, metabolism, and elimination
Pharmacokinetics
The drug will go into the blood stream that will be transport all throughout the body
systemic effect
This can lead to unwanted effects
local effect
describes what the body to to the drugs
Pharmacokinetics
describes what the drug does to the body
pharmacodynamics