Route of administration
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In pharmacology and toxicology, a route of administration is the way by which a drug, fluid, poison, or other substance is introduced into the body.
Oral administration of a liquid.
A medical professional injects medication into a gastric tube.
A transdermal patch which delivers medication is applied to the skin. The patch is labelled with the time and date of administration as well as the administrator's initials.
A medical professional applies nose drops.
Rectal administration
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Rectal administration uses the rectum as a route of administration for medication and other fluids, which are absorbed by the rectum's blood vessels, and flow into the body's circulatory system, which
Route of administration
…or enteric administration (literally meaning 'through the intestines'). Enteral/enteric administration usually includes oral (through the mouth) and rectal (into the rectum) administration, in the sense that these are taken up by the intestines. However, uptake of drugs administered orally may also occur…
Glycerin (laxative) suppositories for insertion into the rectum.
A modified hypodermic syringe used for rectal administration of heroin.
Enema equipment for introducing a large amount of fluid into the colon via the rectum.