Administration of drugs oral route

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000265",
  "term": "Administration of drugs oral route",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The delivery of pharmaceutical substances through the mouth, where they are swallowed and absorbed primarily in the gastrointestinal tract. This method is convenient for systemic drug delivery, allowing the active compound to enter the bloodstream and distribute throughout the body. Oral dosage forms include tablets, capsules, solutions, and suspensions, with absorption influenced by factors such as gastric pH and food intake.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "administration",
    "capsule",
    "coating",
    "granules",
    "powder"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 974 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/administration-of-drugs-oral-route/"
}