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Keeping tablets under the tongue is called

Keeping tablets under the tongue is called Correct Answer Sublingual 

Concept:-

  • Medications that are kept in the patient's tongue are called sublingual administration. 
  • Some medications are also kept between the patient's cheek and gum. This route is known as buccal administration.
  • The Sublingual and buccal of the mouth has superficial blood vessels that help in the early absorption of the medication.
  • Medication such as nitroglycerine is administered through the sublingual route.
  • These medications should not be swallowed and held in a place to be absorbed.
  • Provide water before administering the sublingual medication for easy absorption of the drug. 

Explanation:

  • Nitroglycerine is used in angina.
  • It promotes blood circulation.
  • In the case of angina, sublingual administration ensures the earliest effect of the drug.
  • Sublingual medication will start working in 1 to 3 minutes.
  • The drug is absorbed by veins of the oral mucosa and travels through facial veins, IJV, and brachiocephalic veins, and reaches the systemic circulation.
  • Other than nitrates, antihypertensives such as nifedipine and analgesics are given through the SL route.

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