Paracetamol

Complexation of Cyclodextrins Cyclodextrins (CDs) are most important carriers because of their semi-natural property as it is produced from a natural material i.e. starch, by simple enzymatic conversion. Solubility and dissolution rate of BCS class II drugs can be improved by addition or by complexation with hydrophilic carriers like cyclodextrins. Cyclodextrins have the capability to form inclusion complexes with the guest molecules i.e. poorly water soluble drugs. The formed inclusion complex…

This means they are taken via the mouth, in the form of a tablet, capsule, liquid or suspension. These medicines come in a variety of shapes and sizes, colours and tastes. Solid dose oral formulations are made either as tablets or capsules, and are formulated to aid compliance and reduce adverse effects. As well as tablets and capsules, oral medicines can also be delivered by liquids, suspensions and syrups. Again, these are formulated to aid compliance. Liquid preparations are measured when…

category. All members of this category are used to achieve analgesia- relief from the pain. The word is a Greek word which means without pain. Analgesic drugs act in various ways on the peripheral or central nervous systems. Analgesics include paracetamol, the non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drugs. Analgesic category attains the fourth position in the same classification. This category is one of the common…

pain, severity of pain, associated symptoms such as vomiting, past medical history, allergies and other medications currently being taken. Mild to moderate pain may be treated with a compound analgesic preparation such as one containing aspirin or paracetamol (British National Formulary (BNF) 2004). For moderate to severe pain, particularly of visceral origin, an opioid analgesic may be required (BNF 2004). This may be oral for the patient who Is not ni! by mouth or vomiting, however, for most…