Rectum mucous membrane

Polyp A growth from a mucous membrane commonly found in organs such as the colon, rectum, and nose. 

The topical application is also used on the mucous membranes i.e. nose, throat, eye, ear, bronchi, rectum, urethra, vagina and rectum. 

Ointments are semi-solid greasy preparation for local application to the skin, rectum and mucous membrane also. The ointment base is usually anhydrous and contain the medicaments in solution or suspension. Ointments are used for its soothing, astringent, antiseptic and other selected actions e.g. Chloromycetin eye ointment. 

The eyes, mouth, nose, vagina and rectum have mucous membranes. These are sheets of epithelial (lining) cells that are moist owing to the production of a slimy secretion called mucus. Additionally, they line the alimentary (digestive) tract, respiratory tract and genito-urinary tracts. The mucus has a protective role to prevent injury to underlying tissues and traps foreign particles in the respiratory system. 

Mucosal application exploits the fact that, compared to the skin, the barrier is much thinner. Moreover, the veins underlying the mucous membranes in the two favorite places (nose and rectum) are not drained into the liver - i.e., the first pass effect can be circumvented. Examples ... 

The rectum is the terminal 15-19 cm of the large intestine. The mucous membrane of the rectal ampulla, with which suppositories and other rectal medications come into contact, is made up of a layer of cylindrical epithelial cells, without villi. 

Oral rectal (through the mucous membrane of the rectum) subcutaneous intramuscular intravenous Most commonly oral some intravenous or intramuscular Most commonly oral medically, occasionally by injection for mild stimulant properties intravenous injection by abusers Almost all routes most commonly smoking (inhalation) injection not efficient because THC is not water-soluble Cocaine hydrochloride is taken through nasal or other mucous membranes, such as those of the mouth, vagina, and rectum also intravenous. Cocaine freebase (crack) is volatile and therefore most often vaporized in a freebase pipe and inhaled into the lungs... 

Local anesthetics an. u.scd to alleviate the pain caused by a wide variety of situations. They arc used in dentistry, in ophthalmology, in minor surgical operations including endoscopy. and in relieving pain in intractable medical conditions. such as tumors growing in the spine. Local anesthetics ore al.so used topically for the temporary relief of pain from insect bites, burns, and other types of surface wounds. They are particularly effective when they arc used on mucous membranes, such as the mouth, vagina, or rectum... 

RNase (RNAse ribonuclease) An enzyme that cleaves RNA. routes of administration of drugs There are many different routes but common ones include intravascular injection or infusion (into the blood vessels, e.g. by drip, mainly intravenous (into veins) but sometimes intra-arterial (into arteries) intramuscular (injection into muscles) subcutaneous (injection beneath the dermis of the skin) intradermal (injection into the skin) transdermal (across the skin. e.g. from skin patches) topical (application to the skin or mucous membranes) per rectum (by an ointment or suppository into the rectum) intravaginally (by an ointment or pessary into the vagina) intrathecal (by injection into the subarachnoid space of the spinal cord) intranasally (often as a spray) orally (by mouth) inhalation. rRNA ribosomal RNA. 

Toxins may enter through cutaneous absorption, injection, ingestion, or exposure to mucous membranes (e.g., mouth, rectum). They also may be inhaled or enter through the membranes of the eye or lacrimal ducts. If cuts or abrasions are present, toxic substances may enter directly into the bloodstream. 

Goldenseal seems best when used for six purposes for active infections, inflammations, or ulcerations in the gastrointestinal tract, from gums to rectum for active infections in the sinuses when used as snuff or sinus wash for active infections in the vagina when used as a douche for active skin infections when used as a powder or wash for active eye infections when used as a wash and as a stimulant/tonic (when used in moderation and for limited duration) in general for mucous membranes throughout the body to help tone them and help them serve their function as one of the first lines of defense against bacterial infection. 

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