What is the difference between oral rehydration therapy and taking medication?
Disease description:
Is oral rehydration therapy harmful to the body? Is oral rehydration therapy faster than taking medication? What is the difference between oral rehydration therapy and taking medication?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The specific differences between oral infusion and oral medication are as follows:
1. Route of administration: Although named "infusion," oral infusion is actually administered orally, similar to taking oral medication, which involves directly swallowing medication through the mouth. However, oral infusions are typically in the form of liquid solutions with specific drug concentrations, whereas oral medications are usually taken in the form of tablets or capsules.
2. Absorption rate: Drugs in oral infusions are absorbed relatively quickly because of their higher concentration and direct entry into the intestines, allowing rapid entry into the bloodstream. In contrast, oral medications must undergo the digestive process in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in a relatively slower absorption rate.
3. Effect intensity: Due to the higher drug concentration and faster absorption of oral infusions, their effects on the body may be more intense. Oral medications, on the other hand, may produce weaker effects due to slower absorption.
4. Side effects: Oral medications pass through the digestive system, causing relatively less irritation to the body, and side effects may be milder. In contrast, oral infusions, with their higher drug concentration and direct entry into the bloodstream, may cause greater irritation and are more likely to lead to adverse reactions.
