Pharmacology Routes of Administration and Common Medications

Vocabulary flashcards covering common routes of drug administration with representative medications, along with key brand-name drugs, their generics, indications, drug classes, and notes.

Vaginal Route

A route of administration exemplified by Miconazole (antifungal) and Estradiol (hormone replacement).

Subcutaneous

A route of administration exemplified by Insulin (diabetes management) and Heparin (anticoagulant).

Intravenous Administration

A route of administration exemplified by Ceftriaxone (antibiotic) and Paracetamol (pain relief).

Intranasal

A route of administration exemplified by Naloxone (opioid overdose treatment) and Midazolam (sedative).

Sublingual

A route of administration exemplified by Saphnix (asenapine) and Nitroglycerin (angina treatment).

Rectal Administration

A route of administration exemplified by Promethazine (antiemetic) and Mesalamine (anti-inflammatory).

MOBIC

Generic: meloxicam; Indication: analgesic, anti-inflammatory; Drug class: NSAID.

DELTASONE

Generic: prednisone; Indication: anti-inflammatory; Fun fact: Tapered dosing (see board for notes).

ABILIFY

Generic: aripiprazole; Indication: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic/depression).

OMNICEF

Generic: cefdinir; Indication: bacterial infection; Drug class: cephalosporins.

Soma

Generic: carisoprodol; Indication: muscle relaxer; DEA schedule #: C-IV; Fun fact: can be part of the holy trinity (see board).

WellButrin XL

Generic: bupropion; Indication: depression, smoking cessation.

Lantus

Generic: insulin glargine; Indication: diabetes type 1&2; Fun fact: keep in the refrigerator.

Bactroban

Generic: mupirocin; Indication: bacterial infection; Fun fact: applied topically (to the skin).

Nuvaring

Generic: ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel; Indication: birth control; Route of administration: intravaginally for 3 weeks.

Tenormin

Generic: atenolol; Indication: HTN; Drug class: beta blocker.

Prozac

Generic: fluoxetine; Indication: depression, anxiety; Drug class: SSRI.

Tamiflu

Generic: oseltamivir; Indication: influenza (caused by a virus); Fun fact: must be taken 48-72 hours after symptoms to take affect.