Drug Dosage Forms

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Tablet

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Solid. Machine pressed under high pressure

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Capsules

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Solid. Contain powders, granules, or beads in a hard or soft gelatin shell

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Buccal

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Solid. Dissolves between mouth and cheek. Highly water soluble. Quick absorbing.

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Sublingual

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Dissolves under the tongue. Highly water soluble. Quick absorbing

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Chewable

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Solid. Easily chewable. Different dissolution properties than swallowed tablets. Can be crushed.

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Effervescent

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Solid. Tablet to be dissolved in a glass of liquid before administration. Releases carbon dioxide to quicken dissolution

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Film-Coated

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Solid. Tablets coated in a non-sweet coating

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Controlled Release

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Solid. Allows for longer duration of action and fewer doses.

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Lozenges

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Solid. Provide medicine to the oral cavity. Dissolves in mouth.

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Troches

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Solid. Have a gummy consistency. Provide medicine to the oral cavity.

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Powder

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Solid. Contain active drug in powder form. Powder is usually combined with liquid for dissolution before consumption by patient.

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Solutions

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Liquid. One or more substances dissolved in a suitable solvent. Homogeneous.

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Suspensions

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Liquid. Doesn't completely dissolve in solvent. Tend to settle over time.

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Reconstituted Liquids

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Liquid. Stored as a powder due to short shelf l.j life. Requires the addition of distilled water.

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Emulsions

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Liquid. Combination of oil and aqueous based components. Uses an emulsifying agent to facilitate mixing. Mainly topically. Shake well.

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Syrup

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Liquid. Highly concentrated solutions of sugar in water. Can be flavoring or medicinal.

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Elixirs

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Liquid. Combination of water and alcohol with a water or alcohol soluble drug. 5-40% alcohol.

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Spirits/Essences

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Liquid. Alcoholic or hydro alcoholic solutions conta oooh ming volatile substances. 62-85% alcohol. Usually flavoring agents.

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Tinctures

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Liquid. Alcoholic or hydro alcoholic solutions containing non-volatile substances.

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Colloids

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Liquid. Liquid preparations.that dry to form a flexible film in the skin.

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Parenterals

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Liquid. Sterile products given by injection or infusion.

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Inhaled Solutions

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Liquid. Provide medication to respiratory tract. Often with a nebulizer.

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Ointments

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Semi solid. Drug is incorporated into the base... often petroleum or vaseline.

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Creams

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Semi solid. Water-based emulsion. Less viscous and softer texture than ointments.

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Lotions.

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Semi solid. Suspensions of solid drugs in an aqueous vehicle.

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Gels

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Semi solid. Drug is dispersed in a jelly-like vehicle.

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Pastes

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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

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Semi solid. Alcohol or oil based solutions. Applied topically.

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Suppositories

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Semi solid. Dissolve or melt at body temperature. Used for liquid effect.

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Tape

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Semi solid. Easy to apply. Protective. Meditne absorbed through the tape.

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Patches

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Semi solid. Medication held in reservoir. Provides continuous supply over time through the skin.

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Aerosol

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Semi solid. Drug particles expelled using compressed or liquified gas. Particles vary in size. Often respiratory.