Sublabial administration
Encyclopedia
Sublabial, literally 'under the lip
', from Latin
, refers to the pharmacological route of administration
by which the active substance is placed between the lip and the gingiva
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It is usually used for drugs such as Glyceryl trinitrate, for example. in angina pectoris,.
Lip
Lips are a visible body part at the mouth of humans and many animals. Lips are soft, movable, and serve as the opening for food intake and in the articulation of sound and speech...
', from Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
, refers to the pharmacological route of administration
Route of administration
A route of administration in pharmacology and toxicology is the path by which a drug, fluid, poison, or other substance is taken into the body.-Classification:Routes of administration are usually classified by application location...
by which the active substance is placed between the lip and the gingiva
Gingiva
The gingiva , or gums, consists of the mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible and maxilla inside the mouth.-General description:...
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It is usually used for drugs such as Glyceryl trinitrate, for example. in angina pectoris,.