Instillation, Drug

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.

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): E02.319.267.641

MeSH Unique ID: D007322

Entry Terms:

• Drug Instillation
• Drug Instillations
• Instillations, Drug

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Drug Therapy
Drug Administration Routes
Instillation, Drug