Chapter 7

Routes of Drug Administration

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Other ROA's

Other routes of administration include: nasal, some systemic absorption has been demonstrated for propranolol and some low dose hormones; intra-arterial for cancer chemotherapy to maximize drug concentrations at the tumor site; and intrathecal directly into the cerebrospinal fluid. Others routes with limited systemic absorption but with local utility include topical, ocular, aural, vaginal, urethral and intrasynovial

Student Objectives for this Chapter

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