Structural Biochemistry/Enteral

 Definition  The route of administration drug by which a drug taken into the body via the Gastrointestinal Tract and then it absorbs to the blood. It can be classified into three categories.

 Categories 
 * 1) Oral - Consumption of drug by mouth
 * 2) Rectal - Insertion of drug into the rectum
 * 3) Sublingual - Placement of drug under the tongue

 Reference  ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION - P. Verma, IJPSR/Vol. I/ Issue I/July-September,2010/Pg.54-59