Dosage Forms Flashcards
dilate pupils
mydriatics
constrict pupils
miotics
induce vomiting
emetics
alleviate pain
analgesics
the component which produces the pharmacological activity
Drug
inactive ingredient present in a dosage form
excipient
finished dosage form that contains the active ingredient, generally, but NOT necessarily, in association with one or more other ingredients
Drug Product
formulation containing a specific quantity of active ingredient(s) in combination with one or more excipients
Dosage form
formulations which provide a therapeutic amount of drug to the proper site in the body promptly and maintain the desired drug concentration
Drug Delivery System
products that allow for the uniform release or targeting of drugs into the body
Drug Delivery System
provides mechanism for the safe and convenient delivery of the drugs
dosage forms
means of administering drugs as formulated preparations
Drug Delivery System
mixture of finely divided drugs or chemicals in dry form which can be used internally or externally
powders
mortar and pestle
Aka 1:10 dilution (10%)
Trituration
mortar and pestle for solution, suspension and ointments
glass
MandP for soft aggregates and crystals
Porcelain
MandP for crystalline solid
Wedgewood
with the use of volatile solvent and for gummy like particles (like camphor)
Pulverization by intervention
with the use of non volatile, nonsolvent
levigation
TorF Levigating agent do not dissolve the AI
T
with the use of rotary cutter • hammer
• roller mills
Milling
use of spatula on a pill tile or sheet of paper and not for potent powders
Spatulation
used when a potent substance is to be mixed with a large amount of diluent
Geometric dilution
process of mixing powders in a large container rotated by a motor
tumbling
aka chartulae
Divided powders
T/F bulk powders contain potent substances
F