Drug preparations may be administered for local or systemic effects.Which is an example of a dose form used for a local effect?

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Ophthalmic ointments and drops are used specifically for treating the eye,not for treating a systemic disorder.Administration of a sublingual tablet leads to rapid entry of the drug into the systemic circulation.A transdermal patch is a specialized dose form for the controlled delivery of a drug into the systemic circulation.A subcutaneous injection is applied into the subcutaneous areolar tissue to gain access to the systemic circulation.

Drug Preparations May Be Administered for Local or Systemic Effects