Chpt. 5 Dosage Forms

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Dosage forms / Routes of Administration

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Definitions

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Absorption

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The taking in of nutrients and drugs into the body from food and liquids.

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Behind the counter

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Nonprescription drugs that are kept behind the pharmacy limited amounts may be sold or require prescription.

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Bioavailability

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The degree to which a drug or other substance becomes available to the target issue.

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Bioequivalence

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the relationship between two drugs that have the same dosage and dosage form and that have similar bioavailability.

Generic versions of a medication must show bioequivalence to the original approved brand product.

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Distribution

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the movement of a medication throughout the blood, organs, and tissues.

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Elimination

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the final evacuation of a drug or other substance from the body via normal body processes.

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Enternal

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A route of administration by way of the intestine, such as orally, rectally, or sublingually.

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First-pass effect

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A process in which a portion of the drug dose is metabolized before the drug has a chance to be distributed.

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Half-Life Dosage

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The time for a chemical to be decreased by one-half. The time required for half the amount of a substance, such as a drug in a stream to be eliminated or disintegrated by natural processes.