Routes of administration
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Background
- The route of administration is defined as the path by which a drug or other substance enters the body. The pharmacokinetic properties, such as absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, of a drug are critically influenced by the route of administration.
- The United States Food and Drug Administration recognizes 111 distinct routes of administration.
- The development of alternative methods of drug administration has improved the ability of physicians to manage specific problems.
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