Opioids can be administered in several ways, depending on the patient’s condition and the desired speed of pain relief. Common methods include:
- Oral: Tablets or liquid form. - Transdermal: Through patches applied to the skin. - Intravenous: Directly into the bloodstream for rapid pain relief. - Subcutaneous: Under the skin. - Epidural/Intrathecal: Directly into the spinal cord for severe pain.
