Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Topical Administration

The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.

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The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.

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9 entry terms
  • Administration, Topical
  • Administration, Topical Drug
  • Drug Administration, Topical
  • Topical Drug Administration
  • Administrations, Topical
  • Administrations, Topical Drug
  • Drug Administrations, Topical
  • Topical Administrations
  • Topical Drug Administrations

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general; prefer specifics; "topical" in titles frequently means ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS

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  1. E02w.319w.267w.120w

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WB 340

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Topical Administration. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000287. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000287
  2. Topical Administration. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topical_drug_delivery
  3. Topical Administration. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73401802