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Routes of Drug Administration

Routes of Drug Administration - Frequently Asked Questions


Q: How can I take an injection?

A: An injection must be administered by a medical personnel such as a registered physician or a nurse. In some cases, it requires an aseptic condition.

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Q: What is meant by bioavailability?

A: The portion of the administered dose of drug in unchanged form that reaches the blood circulation is called as bioavailability.

Q: What is first pass effect or first pass metabolism?

A: It is the process of drug metabolism by which the concentration of the drug is reduced significantly by the liver particularly after the oral administration of the drug.

Q: What are suppositories?

A: Suppositories are the solid dosage forms, which are small, roughly cone or cylinder in shape inserted into rectum or vagina. It melts in the body temperature and delivers its action.

Q: How tunneled central lines are used in intravenous administration?

A: Tunneled lines are used to get an access to a vein particularly for a long period of time which is commonly placed in the neck. The procedure is usually performed nearly for an hour under sedation.

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