Route
Route (Medicine)
Route (pronounced: /ruːt/ or /raʊt/) in the context of medicine, refers to the method of administration for medications. The term is derived from the Old French route, which means 'road' or 'path'.
Types of Routes
There are several types of routes in medicine, each with its own specific purpose and method of administration. Some of the most common include:
- Oral route - This is the most common route of administration, where medication is taken through the mouth and swallowed.
- Intravenous route - This route involves the administration of medication directly into the bloodstream through a vein.
- Subcutaneous route - This route involves the administration of medication into the layer of skin directly below the dermis and epidermis.
- Intramuscular route - This route involves the administration of medication into a muscle.
- Topical route - This route involves the administration of medication directly onto the skin or mucous membranes.
- Inhalation route - This route involves the administration of medication through the respiratory tract by inhalation.
Etymology
The term 'route' is derived from the Old French route, which means 'road' or 'path'. In the context of medicine, it refers to the path that the medication takes to reach its intended target in the body.
Related Terms
- Dosage - The amount of medication to be administered.
- Pharmacokinetics - The study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body.
- Pharmacodynamics - The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.
- Bioavailability - The extent and rate at which a drug is absorbed and becomes available at the site of drug action.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Route
- Wikipedia's article - Route
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