Painkillers can be administered in various forms depending on the patient's needs and the type of pain. Common methods include:
1. Oral: Tablets, capsules, or liquid forms. 2. Topical: Creams, gels, or patches applied to the skin. 3. Injectable: Intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injections. 4. Transdermal Patches: Patches that release medication through the skin. 5. Epidural or Intrathecal: Delivered directly to the spinal cord for more severe pain.
