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Percutaneous Route of Drug Administration

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Percutaneous Route of Drug Administration Definition

Administration of a drug by the way of absorption through the skin, usually for systemic action. The route allows sustained therapeutic plasma drug levels and avoids first pass effect. Simplicity of administration tends to result in high patient compliance.

Percutaneous Route of Drug Administration Synonyms

Percutaneous Route of Administration, PERCUT, PERCUTANEOUS, Percutaneous

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