What are some examples of topically administered routes?
Sublingual
Transdermal patch
Inhalation
Rectal
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What is topical administration?
Drug applied to a localised area of the body surface to minimise systemic side effects
Drug applied to a body surface to provide an alternative and convenient route into blood
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Why do some people have the topical route instead of the oral route?
In the oral route drugs are subject to first pass metbolism in the liver
Some drugs need faster onset
Drug applied to a localised area of the body surface to minimise systemic side effects
Drug applied to a body surface to provide an alternative and convenient route into blood
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Why do some people have the topical route instead of the oral route?
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