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Oleaginous
Oily or Greasy
Drug into skin depends on…
pressure applied, surface area covered, condition of skin, base used, occlusive dressing
Paste
thick, stiff ointment that does not flow at body temperature, used as a protective coat, 20% solid
Ointment
soften at body temp, spread easily, re-hydrate skin,
Cream
applied to a soft, cosmetically acceptable area, active ingredient is suspended or dissolved, have a drying effect
Epidermic
Endodermic
Diadermic
Little skin penetration, OIl
to dermis, absorpt. bases
though skin, water soluble emulsion
Absorptive Bases
Oleaginous
Water soluble
Aquaphor
White Pet.
Polyethylene Glycol ung
Levigation
for incorporating insoluble powders, example: wet powder and then add to white pet.
Levigating agents
Glycol’s, Oils (mineral)
Stiffening Agents
waxes and hard fats
Water soluble bases
PEG 3350
Modified release products provide…
1) Delayed Release
2) Extended Release
Extended Release
release at a predetermined rate, duration and location to achieve optimum blood levels, constant level of drug, less side effects
Delayed Release
designed to pass through the stomach unaltered, release med. in intestinal tract
Repeat Action
2 doses, 1 for immediate release, 2 for delayed release