Pharmacology I - Forms Of Drugs

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What are the 4 physical states that drugs can be classified according to?

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1. Solids
2. Liquids
3. Semisolids
4. Gases/Vapors

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Mixture of drugs packaged in packets or sachets

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Powder

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Active drug combined with a binder and excipient

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Tablet

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Irritant tablets or tablets destroyed by gastric acid are coated with?

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Phenylsalicylate (salol)

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Tablets that are insoluble in acid but will dissolve in the alkaline small intestine

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Enteric-coated tablets

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Mixture of drugs and a sticky binder in the form of an ovoid/spherical mass with a glazed sugar coating

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Pill

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Container made of a mixture of gelatin and glycerin and is suitable for drugs in powdered form and certain liquid drugs

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Capsule

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Large, cylindrical form used for horses and cattle

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Bolus

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Aqueous solution/suspension intended for oral administration with aromatic water added to prevent contamination with bacteria or mold

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Mixture

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Conical solid preparation for intravaginal use in humans

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Pessary

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Conical solid prepartion given intrarectally, melts and releases its active ingredients for systemic effect

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Suppository

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Semisolid preparation for external or internal use

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Paste

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Semisolid preparation which is applied on the back of the tongue for a systemic effect

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Electuary

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Alcoholic liquid preparation of a nonvolatile substance for external or internal use

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Tincture

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Alcoholic liquid preparation of a volatile substance

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Spirit

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aqueous suspension of solits usually containing a dispersing agent to delat settling

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Suspension

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What form of drug should have "shake well before use" on the bottle

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Suspension

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Solution of medicinal agents, flavoring, and coloring agents in an 85% sucrose solution (more than 50% sucrose)

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Syrup

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Hydroalcoholic solution of medicinal agents that have been sweetened and flavored, having better keeping quality than a mixture because of its high alcohol content

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Elixir

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Oily substance disperesed in an aqueous medium with an emulsifying or dispersing agent

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Emulsion

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Obtained by passing the solvent over the dried plant material (percolation) then evaporation of the solvent or placing the crude material in the solvent until the active substances are extracted (maceration)

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Extractin

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When cold or warm water is used to make an extract

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Infusion

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When boiling water is used to make an extract

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Decoction

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Sterile solutions or suspensions in an aqueous or oil vehicle - heat sterilized Millipore filtered - may be packaged in a vial and reconstituted with sterile water

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Injection

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Sustained release forms prolong effective drug concentration in the body

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Repository/Slow release form

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Liquid or semisolid preparation applied on the skin with friction, usually containing counterirritants used in chronic inflammation of muscles and tendons

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Liniment

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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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Lotion

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Semisolid greasy preparation in which the drug is dissolved ot dispensed in a suitable base

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Ointment

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Drug in water-oil emulsion, in which the water will evaporate after application leaving the drug and a thing film of oil on the skin

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Cream

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

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Dusting Powder

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Drug incorporated in a suitable solven and packaged under pressure with a propellant such as fluorinated hydrocarbon or nitrogen

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Aerosol