The most common routes of administration in neonates include:
- Oral Route: Used for medications that are stable in the gastrointestinal tract. - Intravenous (IV) Route: Preferred for critical medications requiring rapid effect or those that are poorly absorbed orally. - Intramuscular (IM) Route: Sometimes used but less preferred due to pain and variability in absorption. - Intranasal and Inhalation Routes: Employed for respiratory conditions like bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
