intranasalis
Intranasalis, from the Latin roots for “through the nose,” is commonly used in English as an adjective describing delivery or administration via the nasal cavity. In medical and pharmaceutical contexts, intranasal delivery refers to formulations designed to release a drug or diagnostic agent across the nasal mucosa for local or systemic effects. Preparations include sprays, drops, gels, and powders intended for nasal application.
Mechanistically, intranasal administration takes advantage of the highly vascularized nasal mucosa and the large surface area
Applications and examples vary widely. Intranasal delivery is common for acute treatment of migraines (for example,
Limitations include variability in absorption due to nasal mucosal condition, potential irritation or congestion, risk of