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Tablet |
Solid. Machine pressed under high pressure |
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Capsules |
Solid. Contain powders, granules, or beads in a hard or soft gelatin shell |
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Buccal |
Solid. Dissolves between mouth and cheek. Highly water soluble. Quick absorbing. |
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Sublingual |
Dissolves under the tongue. Highly water soluble. Quick absorbing |
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Chewable |
Solid. Easily chewable. Different dissolution properties than swallowed tablets. Can be crushed. |
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Effervescent |
Solid. Tablet to be dissolved in a glass of liquid before administration. Releases carbon dioxide to quicken dissolution |
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Film-Coated |
Solid. Tablets coated in a non-sweet coating |
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Controlled Release |
Solid. Allows for longer duration of action and fewer doses. |
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Lozenges |
Solid. Provide medicine to the oral cavity. Dissolves in mouth. |
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Troches |
Solid. Have a gummy consistency. Provide medicine to the oral cavity. |
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Powder |
Solid. Contain active drug in powder form. Powder is usually combined with liquid for dissolution before consumption by patient. |
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Solutions |
Liquid. One or more substances dissolved in a suitable solvent. Homogeneous. |
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Suspensions |
Liquid. Doesn't completely dissolve in solvent. Tend to settle over time. |
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Reconstituted Liquids |
Liquid. Stored as a powder due to short shelf l.j life. Requires the addition of distilled water. |
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Emulsions |
Liquid. Combination of oil and aqueous based components. Uses an emulsifying agent to facilitate mixing. Mainly topically. Shake well. |
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Syrup |
Liquid. Highly concentrated solutions of sugar in water. Can be flavoring or medicinal. |
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Elixirs |
Liquid. Combination of water and alcohol with a water or alcohol soluble drug. 5-40% alcohol. |
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Spirits/Essences |
Liquid. Alcoholic or hydro alcoholic solutions conta oooh ming volatile substances. 62-85% alcohol. Usually flavoring agents. |
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Tinctures |
Liquid. Alcoholic or hydro alcoholic solutions containing non-volatile substances. |
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Colloids |
Liquid. Liquid preparations.that dry to form a flexible film in the skin. |
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Parenterals |
Liquid. Sterile products given by injection or infusion. |
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Inhaled Solutions |
Liquid. Provide medication to respiratory tract. Often with a nebulizer. |
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Ointments |
Semi solid. Drug is incorporated into the base... often petroleum or vaseline. |
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Creams |
Semi solid. Water-based emulsion. Less viscous and softer texture than ointments. |
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Lotions. |
Semi solid. Suspensions of solid drugs in an aqueous vehicle. |
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Gels |
Semi solid. Drug is dispersed in a jelly-like vehicle. |
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Pastes |
Semi solid. Used for their ability to absorb fluids from skin lesions and create protective barriers. Contains more solid ingredients than ointments. |
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Liniments |
Semi solid. Alcohol or oil based solutions. Applied topically. |
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Suppositories |
Semi solid. Dissolve or melt at body temperature. Used for liquid effect. |
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Tape |
Semi solid. Easy to apply. Protective. Meditne absorbed through the tape. |
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Patches |
Semi solid. Medication held in reservoir. Provides continuous supply over time through the skin. |
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Aerosol |
Semi solid. Drug particles expelled using compressed or liquified gas. Particles vary in size. Often respiratory. |