Preferred Label : Transtympanic Route of Administration;
NCIt synonyms : Transtympanic Route of Drug Administration;
NCIt related terms : TRANSTYMPANIC; T-TYMPAN;
NCIt definition : Administration of a drug across or through the tympanic cavity. This method reduces
the total dose of medication, and allows high concentrations of drug to be delivered
directly to the target tissue, while reducing systemic effects. Transtympanic medication
can be administered through a needle puncture of the eardrum. If multiple injections
are required, a myringotomy tube can be inserted.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Administration across or through the tympanic cavity. (FDA);
FDA table : Route of Administration (C-DRG-00301);