Intrapulmonary Route of AdministrationNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Intrapulmonary Route of Administration;
NCIt synonyms : Intrapulmonary Route of Drug Administration;
NCIt related terms : Intrapulmonary use; INTRAPULMONARY; I-PULMON;
NCIt definition : Administration of a substance in the form gas, aerosol, emulsion, or liquid (during
partial and tidal liquid ventilation), or fine powder into the lung, often with systemic
action. Method limitations: insufficient drug delivery to peripheral lung regions,
the inability to quantify the actually administered dose, and non-homogeneous distribution.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Administration within the lungs or its bronchi. (FDA); EDQM-HC: Administration of a medicinal product into the lung, usually by injection.
'Inhalation use' and 'Endotracheopulmonary use' are excluded.;
FDA table : Route of Administration (C-DRG-00301);