Flashcards in 2- drug administration Deck (7)
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1
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Factors for orally administered drugs
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Physiochemical interactions
Gi motility
Gi microflora
Mucosal dysfunction
2
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Best time to use oral drugs
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Low molec weight
Lipid soluable
Acid resist
Liver metabolisim resist
3
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Advantages of oral meds
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Easy to administer
Non invasive
May be reversible
4
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Characteristics of subcutaneous or su dermal injection
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Good but slow absorption
Can be irritating
Inject over shoulders/neck
Solutions, suspensions, or solid formulations
5
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What physical-chemical properties enhance absorption
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Small
Lipophilic
uncharged
6
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Advantages for transdermal
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Constant rate of delivery
Simple
7
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Characteristics of IV
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Preferred for large volumes
No absorption - 100% bioavailability
Allows precise control of plasma drug level
Particulate solutions only
