The sublingual mucosa offers a rich supply of blood vessels through which drugs can be absorbed. It offers rapid absorption into the systemic circulation.
Sub-lingual means under the tongue
The sheer number of blood vessels under the tongue make it a perfect absorption area for many drug molecules
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Administering medicine sublingually avoids the digestive tract. Organs like the liver can fundamentally alter substances before they enter the bloodstream; this is known as the "First Pass" effect. Sublingual drugs directly enter circulation and avoid this process.
The drug is absorbed very rapidly into the system and directly into the blood stream. It avoids first past metabolism and therefore it is more effective and in a shorter amount of time.
only those drugs are used that is non-irritating and lipid soluble and palatable
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its faster and more direct
Intradermal, subcutaneous, intermuscular, intravenous, sublingual, otic, ophthalmic, enteral, and nasal.
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Oral drug administration is taking medicine via the mouth.
The route of administration of Nitrostat is sublingual
Buccal absorption refers to the entire mucus membrane of the mouth, whereas sublingual absorption is specific to the heavily vascular area below the tongue, the most rapid and efficient area of administration through the mouth.
It is unwise to take any drug not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was established by President Richard Nixon through an Executive Order in July of 1973.
Delegation practices differ by states. But in general drug administration in certain cases can be delegated to Licensed Practical Nurses. Nursing assistants can not have drug administration administered to them.
Yes, the route of administration can significantly change the amount of drug absorbed and the potency of the drug.