Routes and Formulation

when a drug activity is at the site of administration

when a drug is introduced into the venous system and carried to the site of activity

the breaking apart of a tablet into smaller pieces

when the smaller pieces of a disintegrated tablet dissolve insolution

the property of a substance being able to dissolve in water

under the tongue

pouch between the teeth and cheek in the mouth

painful swollen veins in the anan/rectal area, generally caused by strained bowel movements from hard stools

a sterile condition is one which is free of al microorganisms, both harmful and harmless

ingredients in a formulation designed to control the pH

increase in cell death

water based

the ease with which a suspension can be drawn from a container into a syringe

the ease of flow when a suspensionis injected into a patient

the area in the muscle where the formulation is injected during an intramuscular injection

particles up to a hundred times smaller than those in suspension that are, however, likewise suspended in a solution.

the thickness of a liquid. a measure of a liquid's resistance to flow.

not irritating; does not promote infection or abscess

a raised blister-like area on the skin caused by an intradermal injection

related to the eye

the gland that produces tear for the eye

the tear ducts

the eyelid lining

drug transfer into the eye

the cellular lining of the nose

a device which contains a drug that is vaporized by inhalation

the cavity behind the nose and above the roof of the mouth that filters air and moves mucous and inhaled contaminants outward and away from the lungs

the small sacs of specialized tissue that transfer oxygen out od inspired air into the blood abd into the air for exhalation

breathing in

the absorption of drugs through the skin, often for a systematic effect

the outermost cell layer of the epidermis

absorbs water

an intrauterine contraceptiv device that is placed in the uterus for a prolonged period of time

device for formulation designed to prevent pregnancy