DIFFERENT ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION

DIFFERENT ROUTES OF
DRUG ADMINISTRATION
GROUP 1

,EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT ROUTES OF
ADMINISTRATION
1. Subcutaneous
2. Intrathecal
3. Transdermal
4. Intra-arterial
5. Per-vaginal
6. Oral route
7. Sublingual
8. Parectal
9. Intravenous
10. Intramuscular
11. Intradermal
12. Transnasal
13. Inhaled medication
14. Intraosseous
15. Topica

,ORAL ROUTE
• This is the route of drug administration that involves uptake of drug dru
through the oral cavity.
ADVANTAGES
1. Its cheap method compared to others
2. Its easy to administer
3. Its painless and non-irritating at most times.
4. Effect of the drug can be counteracted easily compared to other route
for example IV.
5. Does not require sterility.
6. Various drug forms can be used for example syrup, capsules and table

, • Diasadvantages
• 1.Not very effective during emergencies.
• 2. Unsuitable for unconscious patients.
• 3.Unsuitable for patients with GI problems.
• 4.Effectiveness of the drug can be influenced by the contents of the GI
tract.
• 5. there is inactivation of the drud in liver before reaching systemic
circulation.
• 6. Some drugs can be inactivated by digestive juices in the stomach.
• 7.Bitter taste of the drugs can discourage patients from taking drug.