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Therapeutics > Drug Therapy > Drug Administration Routes > Instillation, Drug

Preferred term

Instillation, Drug  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The administration of therapeutic agents drop by drop, as eye drops, ear drops, or nose drops. It is also administered into a body space or cavity through a catheter. It differs from THERAPEUTIC IRRIGATION in that the irrigate is removed within minutes, but the instillate is left in place.

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Entry terms

  • Drug Instillation

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-MHFGBQ7D-P

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