Dosage forms + Methods of Drug Administration Flashcards
a compressed feed material that contains an active ingredient such as anthelmintic, surfactant (for bloat prevention), or a nutritional supplement and is commonly packaged in cardboard box
medicated block
a solid dosage form in which an active ingredient, such as a coccidiostat, production enhancer, or nutritional supplement is formulated with excipients. This is mixed homogeneously with feed at rates that range from a few milligrams to 200 g/ton of feed.
Premix
sometimes called pellets are a modification of powders which have
been lumped together to improved solubility or mask unpleasant taste
granules
meant for continuous absorption of medical substances by the body
and for this the pellets are inserted inside the body
implants
are gelatin shells which may be filled with solids (hard shells) or liquids (soft shells) drugs. Most convenient form for oral administration
Capsules
are large tablets intended for oral or intrauterine administration
boluses
are generally defined as medicated solid masses of various sizes and
shapes
tablets
mixtures of drugs in dry powder form intended for internal or external use
powders
are semisolid medications melting or softening at body temperature for insertion into a certain body orifices of the body (rectal, urethreal, etc.)
suppositories
a semisolid preparation used topically to carry medicaments intended to alleviate and inflamed area, supplying any or of the
following: drugs, heat, and moisture
Poultices (cataplasms)
are often used interchangeably with creams, immiscible with water,
emollient in action by forming an occlusive film which prevents escape of
moisture from the skin to the environment and are indicated for dry lessons
ointments
are concentrated aqueous solutions of sugar with flavoring only (for use as vehicle) or with flavoring and medicinal ingredients, They have never been to practical use except for medication in dogs
Syrups
usually sterile suspensions in fluid or semi fluid vehicle. Strict adherence to label instructions and withdrawal times is essential
intramammary injections
are semi-solid emulsions of polyethylene glycols, water miscible and
are indicated on weeping lesions
cream
sterile pharmaceutical liquids or suspensions intended for parenteral
administration by various routes
injections
are usually topically applied aerosols elsewhere the medicament is force out with a propellant mixture of gases
sprays
solutions carrying medicament intended for ophthalmic and otic administration
drops
dispersion of liquid droplets in a second immiscible liquid brought about by adding an emulsifying agent. Example: soaps, cholesterol egg yolk
emulsions
suspensions of a powder dispersed in water and administered orally
drenches