suppositories
Meltable medicine bullets
Suppositories is the plural of suppository, a solid dose of medication designed to be inserted into the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves at body temperature.
Suppositories deliver drugs locally or systemically when oral administration isn't possible—for patients who are vomiting, unconscious, or unable to swallow: The nurse administered the medication via suppositories.
Of the hindgut's end
- vaginalOf the birth canal
- analExcessively fastidious
- mucosalOf moist body linings
- anorectalOf the rear opening
colon · intestinal · urethral · perineal · sphincter · rectum · cavity · membrane
Viscous moisturizing compound
- cocoa butterEdible fat from cacao
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
base · mold · bullet-shaped · melting · solidify · coating · emulsion · oil-based
Placing something within
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- doseQuantity of medicine
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- unwrapRemove outer covering
positioning · retention · lubrication · timing · refrigeration · storage · expiration · instructions
Promotes intestinal evacuation
- indomethacinNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- promethazineSedating antihistamine medication
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- miconazoleTopical antifungal medication
diazepam · acetaminophen · progesterone · estrogen · antifungal · antibiotic · steroid · analgesic
Self-conscious unease
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
reluctance · stigma · hesitation · privacy · dignity · sensitivity · apprehension · unease
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- feverElevated body temperature
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
vomiting · inflammation · infection · pain · bowel preparation · colitis · proctitis · yeast infection
Fraction reaching active circulation
- systemicAffecting an entire structure
- circulationMovement through a system
- pharmacokineticsDrug fate in body
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
permeability · solubility · hydrophilic · lipophilic · metabolism · venous · dissolution · uptake
rectal
Of the hindgut's end
anorectal · colon · intestinal · urethral · perineal · sphincter · rectum · cavity · membrane · tissue
glycerin
Viscous moisturizing compound
- cocoa butterEdible fat from cacao
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- waxPliable waterproof substance
lubricant · base · mold · bullet-shaped · melting · solidify · coating · emulsion · oil-based · water-soluble
insertion
Placing something within
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- doseQuantity of medicine
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
unwrap · positioning · retention · lubrication · timing · refrigeration · storage · expiration · instructions · bedtime
laxative
Promotes intestinal evacuation
- indomethacinNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- promethazineSedating antihistamine medication
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
miconazole · diazepam · acetaminophen · progesterone · estrogen · antifungal · antibiotic · steroid · analgesic · anti-inflammatory
embarrassment
Self-conscious unease
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
taboo · reluctance · stigma · hesitation · privacy · dignity · sensitivity · apprehension · unease
constipation
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- feverElevated body temperature
seizures · vomiting · inflammation · infection · pain · bowel preparation · colitis · proctitis · yeast infection
bioavailability
Fraction reaching active circulation
- systemicAffecting an entire structure
- circulationMovement through a system
- pharmacokineticsDrug fate in body
diffusion · permeability · solubility · hydrophilic · lipophilic · metabolism · venous · dissolution · uptake · bloodstream
oral
Of the mouth
enema · cream · ointment · patch · sublingual · buccal · topical · pessary
- pharmacypharmacist, pharmacy, prescription, dispensing, prescriptions
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- pharmaceuticalsanalgesics, medicines, anesthetics, pills, acetaminophen
- apothecarypharmacy, apothecary, drugstore, dispensary, pharmacist
- Compoundingcompounding pharmacy, formulation, active ingredient, active ingredients, mortar and pestle
- drug routesoral, nasal, inhalation, injection, sublingual
suppositoriespills
Oral medication units
capsules · oral medication · tablets · injectables · injections
suppose, supposition, presuppose, presupposition, suppository