Routes of Administration of Drugs Flashcards

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what are the general routes of administration?

A

local and systemic

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local route

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meant to act locally; includes topical

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systemic route

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absorption into bloodstream

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4
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what are some local routes of administration?

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skin, nasal, optical, urethral, vaginal, rectal. mammary, sublingual, GI tract, otic, epidural, intraspinal, intrasynovial, intramedullary

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5
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what are the 3 systemic routes of administration?

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  1. enteral
  2. parenteral
  3. inhalation
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enteral route

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  • into the GI tract
  • orally by mouth (most common)
  • per os
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parenteral route

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  • outside of GI tract
  • by injection
  • intravenous: IV; subcutaneous: SQ; intramuscular: IM
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inhalation route

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gases, vapors, aerosols

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9
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what are the advantages of enteral route?

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  • convenient (give at home)
  • safe
  • feeding tube is useful
  • economical
  • no concern for infection at site
  • potential to decontaminate if needed
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what are the disadvantages of enteral route?

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  • slower onset of action
  • inactivation by gastric [H, digestive enzymes, or rumen microflora
  • food/other drugs may affect absorption
  • activity of GI tract may effect absorption
  • irritant drugs may cause vomitting
  • palatability
  • patient/owner compliance
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