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Parenteraalne refers to any administration of a drug or other substance by routes other than the digestive tract. This bypasses the digestive system, allowing for faster absorption and more predictable blood levels of the administered substance. Common parenteral routes include intravenous (into a vein), intramuscular (into a muscle), and subcutaneous (under the skin). Less common routes include intradermal (into the skin), intraspinal (into the spinal canal), and intracardiac (into the heart).

Parenteral administration is often used when a medication cannot be taken orally, such as when a patient is vomiting, unconscious, or unable to swallow. It is also chosen for medications that are poorly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, or when a rapid onset of action is required. For instance, emergency medications like epinephrine are typically given parenterally. Certain vaccines and biological products also rely on parenteral routes for effective delivery and immune response.

The specific parenteral route chosen depends on factors such as the desired speed of absorption, the volume of fluid to be administered, and the properties of the substance being given. Intravenous administration offers the quickest absorption and highest bioavailability, directly entering the bloodstream. Intramuscular injections are absorbed more slowly than intravenous but faster than subcutaneous. Subcutaneous injections provide the slowest absorption rate among these common parenteral routes. Careful consideration of aseptic technique is crucial during all parenteral administrations to prevent infection.