Intravenous Drip

**Semantic type:** Functional Concept

**Definition:** The administration of a drug within or into a vein or veins over a sustained period of time. A slow, continuous drip avoids excessively high transient peak plasma levels.

**Synonyms:** - INTRAVENOUS DRIP - INTRAVENOUS DRIP - INTRAVENOUS DRIP - IV DRIP - IV Drip