Administration of drugs

Administration of drugs

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Administration of drugs
route of administration common dosage forms used
oral tablets, capsules, solutions, syrups, elixirs, suspensions, powders
sublingual (under tongue) tablets, lozenges
parenteral (by injection) solutions, suspensions
epidermal/transdermal (on or through skin) ointments, creams, lotions, transdermal patches
intranasal (in nostrils) solutions, sprays, ointments, creams
intrarespiratory (by inhalation) aerosols
rectal solutions, ointments, creams, suppositories
vaginal solutions, ointments, creams, suppositories
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