pharma test 2 ch 6.txt

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Routes of administration

oral, buccal, sublingual, rectal, inhalation, topical, transdermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, nasogastric/gastronomy tubes
Susceptible to first-pass effect

oral, rectal
Not susceptible to first-pass effect

buccal, sublingual, transdermal
Allow for delivery of large amounts of drugs

rectal, intramuscular
Does not allow for delivery of large amounts of drugs

subcutaneous
Allow for instantaneous and complete absorption of drug

intravenous
Allow for slow absorption of drug

transdermal, buccal, sublingual, topical, subcutaneous (depending on formulation)
Allow for faster absorption of drug

intramuscular, inhalation (for respiratory), buccal, sublingual (depending on formulation)
Allows for application of drug to the skin or mucous membranes of eyes, throat, ariway or vagina for local effect

topical