Question

Which one of the following is the buccal route?

(a) Drug placed between cheek and gum

(b) Drug place between the tongue and upper palate

(c) Drug placed under the tongue

(d) Drug crushed and placed under the tongue

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Question is taken from Drugs Absorption from Non Oral Extravascular Sites topic in portion Absorption of Drugs of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Right option is (a) Drug placed between cheek and gum

For explanation: Drug administration when done through placing it under the tongue and from where it will slowly get dissolved through saliva is known as sublingual administration. Placing the drug between the cheek and the gum is buccal route of drug administration.