Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Drug Instillation

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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Abstract

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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3 entry terms
  • Instillation, Drug
  • Drug Instillations
  • Instillations, Drug

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usually NIM

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87

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  1. E02w.319w.267w.641w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Drug Instillation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007322. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007322
  2. Drug Instillation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_instillation
  3. Drug Instillation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1664699