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Merits
Avoidance of hepatic first-pass metabolism
Rate of absorption comparable to IV
medication
Rapid onset of pharmacological action
User-friendly, painless, non-invasive,
needle-free administration mode
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Merits...
Lower dose & hence lower side effects
Useful for both local & systemic drug delivery
For CNS drugs, better site for rapid onset of
action
Eg. Inhalation anesthesia, Morphine etc.
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