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Lists of possible drugbank medication forms and routes

We have 153 possible forms:

Aerosol
Aerosol, foam
Aerosol, metered
Aerosol, powder
Aerosol, spray
Bar, chewable
Bead
Capsule
Capsule, coated
Capsule, coated pellets
Capsule, coated, extended release
Capsule, delayed release
Capsule, delayed release pellets
Capsule, extended release
Capsule, film coated, extended release
Capsule, gelatin coated
Capsule, liquid filled
Cellular Sheet
Cloth
Concentrate
Cream
Cream, augmented
Crystal
Disc
Douche
Dressing
Drug delivery system
Elixir
Emulsion
Enema
Extract
Film
Film, extended release
Film, soluble
For solution
For suspension
For suspension, extended release
Gas
Gel
Gel, dentifrice
Gel, metered
Generator
Globule
Granule
Granule, delayed release
Granule, effervescent
Granule, for solution
Granule, for suspension
Granule, for suspension, extended release
Gum
Gum, chewing
Implant
Inhalant
Injectable Foam
Injectable, liposomal
Injection
Injection, emulsion
Injection, lipid complex
Injection, powder, for solution
Injection, powder, for suspension
Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for liposomal suspension
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, extended release
Injection, solution
Injection, solution, concentrate
Injection, suspension
Injection, suspension, extended release
Injection, suspension, liposomal
Insert
Insert, extended release
Intrauterine device
Irrigant
Jelly
Kit
Liner, dental
Liniment
Lipstick
Liquid
Liquid, extended release
Lotion
Lotion / shampoo
Lotion, augmented
Lozenge
Mouthwash
Oil
Ointment
Ointment, augmented
Packing
Paste
Paste, dentifrice
Pastille
Patch
Patch, extended release
Patch, extended release, electrically controlled
Pellet
Pellet, implantable
Pill
Plaster
Poultice
Powder
Powder, dentifrice
Powder, for solution
Powder, for suspension
Powder, metered
Ring
Rinse
Salve
Shampoo
Shampoo, suspension
Soap
Solution
Solution / drops
Solution, concentrate
Solution, for slush
Solution, gel forming / drops
Solution, gel forming, extended release
Sponge
Spray
Spray, metered
Spray, suspension
Stick
Strip
Suppository
Suppository, extended release
Suspension
Suspension / drops
Suspension, extended release
Swab
Syrup
Tablet
Tablet, chewable
Tablet, Chewable, Extended Release
Tablet, coated
Tablet, delayed release
Tablet, delayed release particles
Tablet, effervescent
Tablet, extended release
Tablet, film coated
Tablet, film coated, extended release
Tablet, for solution
Tablet, for suspension
Tablet, multilayer
Tablet, multilayer, extended release
Tablet, orally disintegrating
Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release
Tablet, soluble
Tablet, sugar coated
Tape
Tincture
Troche
Wafer

And we have 94 possible routes:

Auricular (otic)
Buccal
Conjunctival
Cutaneous
Dental
Electro-osmosis
Endocervical
Endosinusial
Endotracheal
Enteral
Epidural
Extracorporeal
Hemodialysis
Infiltration
Interstitial
Intra-amniotic
Intra-arterial
Intra-articular
Intrabiliary
Intrabronchial
Intrabursal
Intracardiac
Intracaudal
Intracavernous
Intracavitary
Intracerebral
Intracisternal
Intracoronary
Intradermal
Intradiscal
Intraduodenal
Intraepidermal
Intragastric
Intragingival
Intraileal
Intralesional
Intraluminal
Intralymphatic
Intramedullary
Intrameningeal
Intramuscular
Intraocular
Intraperitoneal
Intrapleural
Intrapulmonary
Intrasinal
Intraspinal
Intrasynovial
Intratendinous
Intrathecal
Intrathoracic
Intratumor
Intratympanic
Intrauterine
Intravascular
Intravenous
Intravenous bolus
Intravenous drip
Intraventricular
Intravesical
Intravitreal
Iontophoresis
Irrigation
Laryngeal
Nasal
Nasogastric
Not applicable
Occlusive dressing technique
Ophthalmic
Oral
Oropharyngeal
Other
Parenteral
Percutaneous
Periarticular
Perineural
Periodontal
Rectal
Respiratory (inhalation)
Retrobulbar
Soft tissue
Subarachnoid
Subconjunctival
Subcutaneous
Sublingual
Submucosal
Topical
Transdermal
Transmucosal
Transtracheal
Unknown
Ureteral
Urethral
Vaginal
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