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Routes of Administration. Appropriate administration route depends on:. the dosage form in which the drug is available the patient’s age the patient’s condition, e.g. level of consciousness, etc. Oral. the most convenient and most commonly used route of administration
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Appropriate administration route depends on: • the dosage form in which the drug is available • the patient’s age • the patient’s condition, e.g. level of consciousness, etc.
Oral • the most convenient and most commonly used route of administration • examples are tablets, capsules, and liquids
Parenteral • Any route of administration other than the oral route
Parenteral • Intradermal • Subcutaneous • Intramuscular • Intravenous • Sublingual
Parenteral • Rectal • Vaginal • Topical • Transdermal • Inhalation