Definition of Suppository. Meaning of Suppository. Synonyms of Suppository

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Definition of Suppository

Suppository
Suppository Sup*pos"i*to*ry, n.; pl. Suppositories. [LL. suppositorium, fr. L. suppositorius that is placed underneath: cf. F. suppositoire. See Supposition.] (Med.) A pill or bolus for introduction into the rectum; esp., a cylinder or cone of medicated cacao butter.

Meaning of Suppository from wikipedia

- are three types of suppositories, each to insert into a different sections: rectal suppositories into the ****, ****l suppositories into the ****,...
- tablets, ****l cream, ****l gel,[medical citation needed] ****l suppository and ****l ring. It is used as an administration method for issues related...
- Artesunate suppositories are used for the treatment of malaria. Artesunate is an antimalarial water-soluble derivative of dihydroartemisinin. Artemisinins...
- action: 12–72 hours (oral), 0.25–1 hour (rectal) Examples: glycerin suppositories (Hallens), sorbitol, lactulose, and polyethylene glycol (PEG - Colyte...
- intravenously in cases of low blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids as a suppository. It can also be applied to the skin. Common side effects when taken by...
- generically. It is usually sold as 5 mg tablets, 10 mg suppositories, or 5 mg pediatric suppositories. It is also available as a 1.25 US fluid ounces (37 ml)...
- tissue that allows for rapid and effective absorption of medications. A suppository is a solid dosage form that fits for rectal administration. In ho****e...
- (especially with codeine). Promethazine is taken by mouth (oral), as a rectal suppository, or by injection into a muscle (IM). Common side effects of promethazine...
- It can be taken orally (swallowed by mouth), inserted rectally as a suppository, injected intramuscularly, injected intravenously, applied to the skin...
- injection, smoking, ingestion, absorption via a patch on the skin, suppository, or dissolution under the tongue. In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical...