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The sublingual mucosa offers a rich supply of blood vessels through which drugs can be absorbed. It offers rapid absorption into the systemic circulation.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoSub-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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∙ 10y agoAdministering 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.
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∙ 14y agoThe 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.
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∙ 12y agoonly those drugs are used that is non-irritating and lipid soluble and palatable
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∙ 12y agosmall dose
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∙ 11y agoits faster and more direct
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What is nine routes and methods of drug administration?
Intradermal, subcutaneous, intermuscular, intravenous, sublingual, otic, ophthalmic, enteral, and nasal.
What are the routes of administration for nitroglycerin?
Sublingual
What route is administering a drug under tongue?
sublingual
The letter D in the letters FDA stands for the word?
it stands for "drug" as in medicines....Food & Drug Administration
What does the drug FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration ( pharmacy Terminology)
Oral drug administration?
Oral drug administration is taking medicine via the mouth.
What route is nitroglycerin administered?
The route of administration of Nitrostat is sublingual
What is the difference between buccal and sublingual absorption?
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.
Can you use the word Administration in a sentence?
It is unwise to take any drug not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
When was Drug Enforcement Administration created?
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was established by President Richard Nixon through an Executive Order in July of 1973.
What is nurses delegation regarding drug administration?
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.
Is there a correlation between routes of administration of drugs and drug actions?
Yes, the route of administration can significantly change the amount of drug absorbed and the potency of the drug.
