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mixture of drugs packaged in packets or sachets
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active drug(s) combined with a binder or excipient (inactive substance used as a carrier).
this mixture is compressed into a solid by machine.
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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"
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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...)
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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* |
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large and cylindrical
used for horses and cattle
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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
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a conical solid preparation for intravag use in humans....so we have to learn about it why??
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conical solid prep given intrarectally for a systemic effect in humans
it melts and releases its active ingredients after being introduced to the body
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a semisolid prep for either external/internal use
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a semisolid prep that's applied on the back of the tongue for a systemic effect
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an alcoholic liquid prep of a nonvolatile substance either for external/internal use
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an alcoholic liquid prep of a volatile substance
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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
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a solution of medicinal, flavoring, & coloring agents in an 85% sucrose solution
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hydroalcoholic solution of medicinal agents that have been sweetened & flavored
has better shelf life than mixture due to alcohol!
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consists of an oily substnace dispersed in an aqueous medium with an emulsifying or dispersing agent
this time, dispersing agent = gum acacia, lecithin, methylcellulose
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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)
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name given to an extract if it is obtained by using warm or cold water |
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name given to an extract if boiling water is used to obtain it |
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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)
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slow release drug forms
sustained release prolong effective drug concentration in the body by providing for sustained release from dosage form
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a liquid or semisolid prep to be applied on the skin by rubbing
generally contains counterirritants used in chronic inflammation of muscles and tendons |
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solution or suspension of soothing substances to be applied on the skin in acute inflammation to relieve pain
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semisolid greasy prep in which the drug is dissolved or dispensed in a suitable base
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incorporates a drug in water-oil emulsion
water will evaporate following application, leaving the drug and a thin film of oil on the skin
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mixture or drugs in powder form for external use such as talc or starch as adsorbents
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drug incorporated in a suitable solvent and packaged under pressure with a propellant such as fluorinated hydrocarbon or N
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solid vehicles (solvents or carriers) |
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stach
sucrose
talc
PVP
resin |
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waters
peppermint water
syrup
elixir
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vehicles (solvents/carriers) for injections |
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sterile water
sterile saline
propylene glycol
polyethylene glycol
PVP
Tween =80 |
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semisolid vehicles (solvents/carriers) |
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paraffin oil
wax
bees wax
vaseline |
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