Annostelureitistä
Annostelureitistä, meaning "dosage route" in Finnish, refers to the method by which a medication is administered to a patient. This concept is fundamental in pharmacology and clinical practice, as the chosen route significantly influences the drug's absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, and consequently, its therapeutic effect and potential side effects. Common dosage routes include oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, topical, inhaled, and rectal administration.
The selection of an annostelureitistä depends on various factors, such as the drug's properties (e.g., solubility,
Other routes serve specific purposes. Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections are used for drugs that are not