CLASSIFICATION OF SOLUTIONS Flashcards
Classification of solutions
Aromatic water/Medicated waters
Diluted acids
Douches
Enema
Gargles
Mouthwashes
Nasal Solutions
Otic Solutions
Topical solutions
Clear, saturated aqueous solutions of volatile oils or other aromatic substances
Aromatic water/Medicated waters
Prepared by diluting the corresponding concentrated acids w/ purified water
Diluted acids
Aqueous solutions directed against a part/into a cavity of the body
Douches
Aqueous solution administered rectally for local/systemic effect
Enema
Aqueous solution used for treating the pharnyx and nasopharynx forcing air from the lungs through the solution held in the throat
Gargles
Aqueous solution used by swishing the liquid in the oral cavity to cleanse the mouth
Mouthwashes
Aqueous solutions administered to the nasal passages in drops or sprays
Nasal solutions
Placed in the ear canal by drops or in small amounts
Otic solution
Methods of preparation of aromatic waters
Distillation
Simple solution
Alternate
Examples of aromatic water
Camphor water
Strong rose water
Orange Flower water
Cinnamon water
Peppermint water
Talc
Types of enema
Evacuation enema
Retention enema
Local effect enema
Evacuation enema
Systemic effect enema
Retention enema
Prodrug of 5-aminosalicylic acid
Sulfasalazine enema