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Veterinary Medicine
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05/16/2010

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Term
Powder
Definition

mixture of drugs packaged in packets or sachets

 

Solid

Term
Tablet
Definition

active drug(s) combined with a binder or excipient (inactive substance used as a carrier).

this mixture is compressed into a solid by machine.

 

Solid

Term
Irritant tablet
Definition

Tablets that are destroyed by gastric acid and are coated with phenylsalicylate (salol).

 

Salol is insoluble in acid, but will dissolve in the alkaline SI (which is what we want!)

 

Also called "enteric-coated tablets"

 

Solid

Term
Pill
Definition

Consists of a mixture of drugs and a sticky binder to form an ovoid spherical mass.

 

It's covered with a glazed sugar coating!

(Should be chocolate...)

 

Solid

Term
Capsule
Definition

A container made of mixture of gelatin and glycerin and is suitable for drugs in powdered form & certain liquid drugs

 

*Not a dosage form...just a covering*

Term
Bolus
Definition

large and cylindrical

 

used for horses and cattle

 

Solid

Term
Mixture
Definition

An aqueous solution or suspension intended for oral admin

 

aromatic water is added to prevent contamination with bacteria & mold

 

**aromatic water = aq solution of volatile oil such as peppermint/cinnamon

 

Solid

Term
Pessary
Definition

a conical solid preparation for intravag use in humans....so we have to learn about it why??

 

solid

Term
Suppository
Definition

conical solid prep given intrarectally for a systemic effect in humans

 

it melts and releases its active ingredients after being introduced to the body

 

Solid

Term
Paste
Definition

a semisolid prep for either external/internal use

 

Semisolid

Term
Electuary
Definition

a semisolid prep that's applied on the back of the tongue for a systemic effect

 

Semisolid

Term
Tincture
Definition

an alcoholic liquid prep of a nonvolatile substance either for external/internal use

 

liquid

Term
Spirit
Definition

an alcoholic liquid prep of a volatile substance

 

liquid

Term
Suspension
Definition

an aq suspension of solids that usually contains a dispersing agent to delay settling

 

dispersing agent = gum tragacanth or methylcellulose

 

bottle should say "shake well before using"

 

ex = antacids

liquid

Term
syrup
Definition

a solution of medicinal, flavoring, & coloring agents in an 85% sucrose solution 

 

liquid

Term
elixir
Definition

hydroalcoholic solution of medicinal agents that have been sweetened & flavored

 

has better shelf life than mixture due to alcohol!

 

liquid

Term
Emulsion
Definition

consists of an oily substnace dispersed in an aqueous medium with an emulsifying or dispersing agent

 

this time, dispersing agent = gum acacia, lecithin, methylcellulose

 

liquid

Term
extract
Definition

obtained by passing the solvent over dried plant material (a process called percolation) and then evaporating off the solvent

OR

placing the crude material in the solvent until the active substances are extracted (a process called maceration)

 

liquid

Term
infusion
Definition
name given to an extract if it is obtained by using warm or cold water
Term
decoction
Definition
name given to an extract if boiling water is used to obtain it
Term
injections
Definition

sterile solutions or suspensions in an aqueous or sometimes oil solution

 

heat sterilized or filtered thru a millipore filter.

 

some drugs are unstable in solution and are packaged aseptically in vials (must be reconstituted with water immediately before use)

 

liquid

Term
repository forms
Definition

slow release drug forms

 

sustained release prolong effective drug concentration in the body by providing for sustained release from dosage form

 

 

Term
liniment
Definition

a liquid or semisolid prep to be applied on the skin by rubbing

 

generally contains counterirritants used in chronic inflammation of muscles and tendons

Term
lotion
Definition

solution or suspension of soothing substances to be applied on the skin in acute inflammation to relieve pain

 

liquid

Term
ointment
Definition

semisolid greasy prep in which the drug is dissolved or dispensed in a suitable base

 

semisolid

Term
cream
Definition

incorporates a drug in water-oil emulsion

 

water will evaporate following application, leaving the drug and a thin film of oil on the skin

 

semisolid

Term
dusting powder
Definition

mixture or drugs in powder form for external use such as talc or starch as adsorbents

 

solid

Term
aerosol
Definition

drug incorporated in a suitable solvent and packaged under pressure with a propellant such as fluorinated hydrocarbon or N

 

gas

Term
solid vehicles (solvents or carriers)
Definition

stach

sucrose

talc

PVP

resin

Term
oral meds
Definition

waters

peppermint water

syrup

elixir

 

Term
vehicles (solvents/carriers) for injections
Definition

sterile water

sterile saline

propylene glycol

polyethylene glycol

PVP

Tween =80

Term
semisolid vehicles (solvents/carriers)
Definition

paraffin oil

wax

bees wax

vaseline

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