Significance of Drug administration
Drug administration, as discussed across various contexts, is the process of delivering medication to a patient or subject. This encompasses various aspects, including the route of administration (oral, intravenous, nasal, topical, etc.), dosage, frequency, and adherence to the prescribed schedule. The effectiveness of drug administration is influenced by factors such as the patient's condition, potential drug interactions, and the specific techniques used, with accuracy and adherence being crucial for achieving desired therapeutic outcomes.
Synonyms: Medication delivery, Drug delivery, Pharmacological administration, Pharmaceutical administration, Treatment delivery, Medication management, Pharmacological treatment, Dosage delivery, Medicine dispensing
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Hindu concept of 'Drug administration'
In Hinduism, drug administration encompasses various methods like oral intake, topical application, and nasal routes. It involves precise dosage, frequency, and the use of vehicles (Anupana). Time of administration, drug form, and adherence to Ayurvedic guidelines are crucial aspects.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Drug administration involved a schedule with dosage and timings, where Chaturjat Kawala (Hima) was used every morning with specific amounts and durations.[1] (2) The rate of metabolism of drug with the help of Agni is affected by factors like food, type of drug, and time of drug administration.[2] (3) Drug administration involved giving 500 mg of Haridra Ghanvati before meals (Pragbhakta) with Sukhoshna Jal (warm water) orally for a period of 3 months.[3] (4) The drug administration involved administering Dashamooladi Yamaka Pratimarsha Nasya nasally and Prasaranyadi Kashaya orally for a period of 14 days.[4] (5) It involves administering test drugs or standard references to experimental groups, followed by monitoring and recording responses at specific time intervals.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) The yogvahi property can circumvent parenteral routes of drug administration.[6] (2) Sneha Kalpana is the only kalpana which can be used through all the four routs of drug administration. i.e. Pana, Abhyanga, Nasya And Basti.[7] (3) The time of drug administration has a critical role in treatment as it influences the interaction of drug with food and can alter the outcomes.[8] (4) Rasayana Chikitsa not only incorporates this, it also embraces healthy diets and regimens, and Acharyas mentioned more of drugs to maintain health.[9] (5) Perfect or proper time to administer a drug is called this, also known as Bhaishajya Kaal.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) The text mentions that the patient took local medication on & off when pain of migraine aggravates since 1.5 yrs, as part of the patient's history.[11] (2) This refers to the method by which a drug is introduced into the body, such as oral intake, which is considered in the study.[12]
The concept of Drug administration in scientific sources
Drug administration is the process of giving medication to patients or subjects for therapeutic or experimental purposes. It involves various methods like oral, intravenous, transdermal, and nasal routes, with dosages, timing, and patient adherence being critical. Factors like age, disease, and potential errors are considered for effective treatment.
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Liposomes have been widely used for this since 1975, highlighting their long-standing role in delivering medications.[13] (2) Topical administration is a localized system through ophthalmic, rectal, vaginal, and skin routes, with skin being easily accessible.[14] (3) The standard oral gastric cannula and syringe were used for this in experimental animals.[15] (4) The process of giving a medication to a patient via different routes.[16] (5) In 24 and 48 hours after this to animals, rats were killed under light ether anesthesia by decapitation.[17]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Drug administration is the process of giving a medication to a patient, and the ScO 2 during the drug administration was higher than that 5 min before administration in all three groups.[18] (2) This is the process of giving the rabbits a dose of sulphadimidine.[19] (3) Each group was treated with drug administration on the 4th day after infection.[20] (4) After an overnight fasting (10 h), subjects were given equal molar doses of drug followed by 250 mL water.[21] (5) This involved giving subjects either one, two, or three capsules of Lopid.[22]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The process of giving medication to a patient, where errors can occur during intravenous procedures, as revealed by a study in Malaysia.[23] (2) Heart rate (HR) was measured at baseline (T0), after drug administration (T1), after induction of anaesthesia (T2), immediately after intubation (T3), and 3 min, 5 min and 10 min after intubation (T4, T5 and T6).[24] (3) This refers to the frequency with which a medication should be taken, which is an important piece of information provided to the patient during the counseling process.[25] (4) The process of giving a medication to a patient, and in this context, the antibodies target L-asparaginase after the medication has been given.[26] (5) The process involving the delivery and management of medication to patients, where various errors can occur.[27]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is profoundly affected by the physiological changes in a patient with severe burns, as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics change according to the post-burn phase, influencing the effectiveness of medications due to altered cardiac output and protein binding.[28] (2) The text provides information on drug administration, including the routes of administration, dosages, and relevant information for various medications, such as opioids and paracetamol.[29] (3) The patient's adherence and technique of this process must be observed at every visit, which is important for the management of a certain ailment.[30] (4) This refers to the methods used to deliver asthma medication, such as inhalation, which allows for a smaller dose and reduces side effects, or the oral route when inhalation is not possible.[31]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This is a process that the text references, and a mobile telenursing system was developed and evaluated for this process.[32]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) The method used to give the different treatments to the rats, which was done orally using an orogastric cannula for a specific period of time.[33]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This process involved administering isometamidium chloride at intervals of three months, according to the provided information.[34]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It is one of the basic services that pharmacists in the community pharmacies provide, along with prescribing drugs, pharmacotherapy verification, and prescription fulfillment.[35] (2) The number of this process is identified as another factor associated with acute confusional state. The type and amount of medication are not related to the syndrome.[36] (3) Drug administration is mentioned in the text as a tool to accelerate elimination of malaria.[37] (4) It involves the process of giving a medication to a patient, ensuring that the correct dose, route, timing, and technique are used to achieve the desired therapeutic effect safely and effectively.[38] (5) The time following last drug administration is significant, as the reported cases of Alopecia Universalis occurred 5–12 months after the second cycle of Alemtuzumab, consistent with the typical timing of secondary autoimmune diseases.[39]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) It is the process of delivering medications to the body for therapeutic purposes.[40] (2) Involves the act of providing a prescribed medication to a patient, a process that carries inherent risks and necessitates careful attention to detail in hospitals.[41]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Drug administration routes were explored, with subcutaneous injection being chosen over intravenous or intramuscular routes due to practical considerations and potential side effects.[42] (2) Drug administration involved giving FEO to the mice, with analgesic effects measured at various time points post-administration.[43] (3) Drug administration refers to the process of giving a drug to a patient, and the accuracy of this process is crucial for preventing adverse effects.[44] (4) This process involved giving warfarin orally to mice by dissolving it in their drinking water at a specific concentration.[45] (5) The process of giving a drug to a patient, with considerations for potential interactions and altered pharmacokinetics when verapamil is administered concurrently with other drugs.[46]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This is the process of giving a drug, and ventricular tachycardia associated with administration of thioridazine hydrochloride.[47] (2) This refers to the process of giving medication to a patient, and the benefits of some drugs are rapidly lost if this process is interrupted.[48]