Tag: Enteral

It is estimated that around 1.3 trillion dollars was spent on prescription medication globally in 2020. To understand how these medications, whether taken as a pill or by injection, affect the body, it's essential to understand **what are the two main routes by which drugs are taken** and the implications of each method.

With intravenous (IV) administration, a drug is delivered immediately to the bloodstream, achieving 100% bioavailability and taking effect more quickly than any other method [1.6.2, 1.4.5]. So, what is the fastest acting drug route? The answer lies in bypassing the body's natural absorption barriers [1.2.1, 1.2.2].