Question

In an emergency situation, why is a drug most commonly delivered via injection versus an oral route?

Answer 1

This is important because drugs are needed to be digested and taken into the body, but in the case of a fast and necessary situation, the drug can into the body quicker being injected. Additionally, the drug can get into the blood stream quicker this way.

Answer 2

Answer:

Drugs administered via injection have the fastest effect on the body, because it's very quickly taken to the vital organs through the blood vessels.