Question

Describe three of the several ways drugs can be administered into the body. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of them with respect to toxicity, side effects, and how drugs exit the body.

Answer 1

METHODS OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION BUCCAL ROUTE - The daug between the patient's is Gum administered and cheek. Advantages • Rapid absorption of drug • Heço patrent acceptance and compliance o Lasy removal of drug if needed Disadvantages :-• Dosage form size is restricted. it is less permeable than Seeblingid mucosa. • Swelling and issitation to the buccal mucosa INTRA MUSCULAR ROUTE . the The drug muscles. is administered through Advantages ... Daug can be easily administered through the large muscle mass - . Low GT side effects. Disadvantages :-. • More painful Chances for necrosis and nerve damage Small amount of medicene can be administered (upto 1ml)

INTRA VENOUS ROUTE - through The the o drug is drug is reins. administered administ directly Advantages ! Easy access Rapid action of drug can be Large amount administered Disadvantages : . • Opset of side effects is Torres Highly profil Overdose can lead to toxicity- Speed shock EXIT OF DRUG - it exit liver etc Sweat After from in the the the metabolization of the drug body through kidney, bowel, form of urine, stool and