Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms

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Aerosols

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sprayable products, mostly used for topical application to the skin, may be used for inhalation as MDI (metered dose inhalant)

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capsules

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solid dosage form which the drug is enclosed in soluble shells or soft gelatin

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creams

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viscous liquid or semi solid emulsions of oil & water, used topically

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elixirs

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clear sweetened hydroalcholic liquids intended for oral use, primary solvents are alcohol & water

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emulsions

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preparations containing fats & oils suspend with the aid of an emulsifying agent

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gels

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semisolid suspensions of very small particles usually in water

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liniments

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mixtures of various substances in oil, alcoholic solutions of soap, often used for heat producing effects by rubbing

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lotions

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fluid emulsions or suspensions intended for external use

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ointments

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semisolid preparations intended for external use made from oil base

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powders

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finely divided solid materal intended for use internally or externally

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solutions

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liquid preparation containing one or more soluble chemical substances dissolved in water

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spirits

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volitile substances high alcohol percent, easily evaportes sometimes called essence

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suppository

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solid dose manufactured in egg or pear shape for insertion into the rectum or vagina

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suspensions

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preparations of divided undissolved drugs dispersed into liquids, requires shaking before use

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syrups

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concentrated solutions of sugar in water or other aqueous liquids

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tablets

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solid dosage, varies in shape, size, weight, & other properties, most common dosage form in USA

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buccal

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designed to be placed in a buccal pouch (between cheek & gum)

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sublingual

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used under the tongue

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enteric coated

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tablets with a special coating to prevent from desolving in the stomach, in the intestine instead, should never be crushed or chewed

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matrix tablets

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tablets containing a active drug in a wax matrix, providing controlled release,decreasing GI upset

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substained, extended, controlled, slow release

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dosage forms formulated to release drug over an extended period of time usually 8, 12, 24 hrs period. Should not me crushed or chewed

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pellets

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pellets or implanted tablets intended for subcutaneous or surgical implants

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troches lozenges

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tablets designed to be held in mouth while they disolve.

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vaginal tabs

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intended for vaginal use

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tinctures

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alcohol or hydroalcohlic solutions prepared from vegetables, drugs, or substances

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transdermal

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patch intended to provide continuous controlled release of a drug through contact with the skin