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What is the definition of Dosage form of drug?

The manner in which drug substance are presented in the market (e.g- solids, liquids or semi solids)

What are the Needs for converting drug to dosage forms ?

1-Accurate dose.


2-Protection e.g. coated tablets, sealed ampoules.


3-Protection from gastric juice.


4-Masking taste and odor (to make palatable).


5-Placement of drugs within body tissues.


6-Sustained release medication.


7-Controlled release medication.


8-Optimal drug action.


9-Insertion of drugs into body cavities (rectal, vaginal)


10-Use of desired vehicle for insoluble drugs.

What is the Need for different dosage form of same drug ?

To minimize discomfort and instant relief and improve patient compliance.

What are the Desirable properties of dosage form: Should:

Convenient to handle, use and store


• Stable during storage and use


• Withstand mechanical shock during transport


• Flexibility in different drug strength


• Provide expected therapeutic effect


• Extent, drug release, onset, intensity, duration of action predictable 3


• Economical and elegant

The dosage form of drugs are classified based in 4 principles, mention the

Physical state


•Route of Administration


•Site of Application


•Uses


Classification based on physical state are subcalssified into what?

-Solid


-Semi-solid


-Liquid


-Gas

Solid form of drugs are of two types mention them

-Unit Solid: Tablet & capsule


-Bulk Dosage Form: Powder& Dusting powder

Mention 4 Semisolid states of drugs

-Cream


-Paste


-Gel


-Suppositories

Liquid state of Drugs are subdivided Into two types mention them:

-Monophasic Liquid


-Biphasic liquid

Monophasic liquid meant for internal applications are : mention them


-Syrup


-Mixture


-Elixirs


-Lictuses

Monophasic liquid meant for External applications are

Skin- lotions, liniments, collodions & paints.


Mouth- mouthwashes, throat paints & Gargles


Body Cav- Douches, Ear drop, Nasal drops, Eye drops & Enemas

Mention the types of Biphasic liquid form of drugs.

-Suspension


-Emulsion

Mention the Gaseous state form of drug

-Inhalers.


-Aerosols.

Dosage form of drugs are also classified based in the route of Administration, Mention the routes:

Oral


Parenteral


Rectal


Urethral


Sublingual


Intra respiratory


Transdermal


Vaginal


Intranasal


Conjuntival


Intraocular

Study the below:

Define the following Dosage form of drugs

Solid... Ready?

Powder

Solid dosage forms containing finely divided particles in micron size

Tablet

Solid dosage form containing medicaments with or without excipients

Granules

Aggregate of particles

Capsules:

Drug enclosed with gelatin capsule

Cachets:

Drugs enclosed with wafer sheet of rice

Pills:

Small tablet containing excipients

Lozenges:

Solid preparations containing sugar and gum used to medicate mouth and throat

Suppositories:

Solid dosage containing medicaments with suitable suppository base that inserted in to the body cavities other than mouth, like rectum, nose, ear

Poultices:

Solid dosage form converted to paste like preparation used externally on the skin to reduce 9 inflammation

Definitions: Liquid dosage forms

Let's go...

____________ are Liquid preparations for external use having nitro cellulose used to protect the skin

Collodions

_______ are Liquid preparations for oral containing medicaments available in single dose or multiple dose

Droughts

___________ are Liquid preparation for oral containing medicaments with suitable excipients

Elixirs

________ are Biphasic liquid dosage form for oral containing medicaments in which fine oil globules dispersed in continuous phase

Emulsions:

__________ are Biphasic liquid dosage form for oral containing medicaments in which fine solid particles suspended in continuous phase

Suspensions:

________ are Liquid preparation for rectal containing medicaments

Enemas

_________ are Concentrated aqueous solutions for external use used to treat throat infections

Gargles

__________ Aqueous colloidal suspensions containing medicaments used as antacids

Gels:

________ are Viscous, liquid oral preparations used to relief cough

Linctuses

_________ are Liquid preparations for external application usually applied without friction

Lotions:

_______ are Liquid preparations for external application usually applied with friction

Liniments:

__________ are: Liquid oral preparations containing one or more medicaments

Mixtures

__________ are: Concentrated aqueous solutions for external use used to treat mouth infections and oral hyginic

Mouth washes

_________ are: Liquid preparations containing medicaments that are instilled in to the nose with a dropper used to treat nose infections and blockage of nose

Nasal drops

________ are: Liquid preparations for external application to the skin or mucous membrane with soft brush

Paints

__________ are Clear liquid preparation containing with or without medicaments used to internal or external preparations

Solutions

________ are: Sweet, viscous, concentrated liquid preparations containing with or without sugar and medicaments

Syrups

Definitions: Semisolid dosage forms

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__________: Semisolid dosage forms for external use containing with or without medicaments with suitable ointment base

Ointments

___________: Semisolid dosage forms for external use containing with or without medicaments with suitable fatty base

Creams

_________: Semisolid dosage forms for external use containing high proportion of finely powdered medicaments with suitable fatty base

Paste

___________: Transparent semisolid dosage forms for external use containing hydrophilic or hydrophobic base with gelling agents

Gels

_________: Semisolid dosage forms for external use containing medicaments applied to the skin to hold the dressing and protective

Poultices

Definitions: Gaseous dosage forms

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__________: Suspension of fine solid or liquid particles with gas used to apply drug to respiratory tract having atomizer with in device

Aerosols

___________: Internal liquid preparations containing medicaments dissolved in suitable solvent or if insoluble suspended in the propellent

Inhalations

________: Gaseous preparations of drugs containing alcohol applied to mucous membrane of nose or throat with atomizer or nebulizer

Sprays