Is intranasal the same as nasal? Separating the Terminology in Pharmacology
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The nasal cavity is highly vascularized and offers a unique, non-invasive route for drug delivery, leading to common confusion between the terms 'intranasal' and 'nasal'. Although often used synonymously in everyday language, these terms have distinct pharmacological meanings that depend on the medication's intended target and its absorption mechanism.
