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Routes of Drug Administration - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD on Oct 16, 2017


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I take an injection?

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.

2. What is meant by bioavailability?

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

3. What is first pass effect or first pass metabolism?

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.


4. What are suppositories?

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.

5. How tunneled central lines are used in intravenous administration?

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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