Advantages And Disadvantages Of Different Routes Of Administration
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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Different Routes
Institution
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Different Routes
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Different Routes Of
Administration
Routes of Administration
1. Enteral: - Definition: Routes that deal with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. - Examples: Oral, Rectal, Buccal. ---
2. Parenteral: - Definition: Routes that do not involve the GI tract. ...
- Allows for the delivery of large volumes of medication.
- Provides 100% bioavailability.
- Disadvantages:
- Cannot reverse a toxic dose.
- Requires specialized personnel for administration.
- Potentially expensive.
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Subcutaneous (SC) Route
- Advantages:
- Absorption is slow but complete, improved by massage or heat.
- Vasoconstrictors can be added to prolong the effect of local anesthetics at the site.
- Disadvantages:
- Can be painful.
- Irritant drugs may cause local tissue damage.
- Limited to small doses.
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Oral Route
- Advantages:
- Convenient with easy storage and portability.
- Economical and non-invasive, requiring no special training.
- Disadvantages:
- Drug delivery is often incomplete and dependent on patient compliance.
- Increased potential for drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
- Subject to the first pass effect.
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Buccal/Sublingual Route
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