Dosage forms of drugs

Question 1

any preparation with one more substances dissolved in liquid solvent.

Answer 1

solutions

Question 2

example of solutions

Answer 2

topical, parental and opthalmic solution

Question 3

alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of drugs made by extraction of crude drugs, solution of chemicals or dilution of fluid extract

Answer 3

tinctures

Question 4

example of tinctures

Answer 4

tincture of iodine

Question 5

are liquid preparations where the solute is not dissolved in the vehicle but is suspended throughout the vehicle by the use of suspending agent which usually increases the viscosity of the vehicle.

Answer 5

suspension

Question 6

can be solutions, suspension, or emulsions and are nearly always applied topically to the skin and occasionally to the eye

Answer 6

lotions

Question 7

an oily or greasy solution mixtures or various substances intended for external applications. much benefit is derived from massage during application

Answer 7

liniments

Question 8

an oily or greasy solution mixtures or various substances intended for external applications. much benefit is derived from massage during application

Answer 8

liniments

Question 9

are liquid preparations intended for application to the skin of mucus surfaces possessing antiseptic, astringent, caustic or analgesic properties.

Answer 9

paints

Question 10

preparations intended for dilution with water to make an insecticidal wash in which animals may be completely immersed in order to kill ectoparasites or to prevent reinfestation.

Answer 10

dips

Question 11

suspensions of a powder dispersed in water and administered orally

Answer 11

drenches

Question 12

example of drenches

Answer 12

phenothiazine drench

Question 13

dispersion of liquid droplets in a second immiscible liquid brought about by adding an emulsifying agent

Answer 13

emulsions

Question 14

example of emulsion

Answer 14

soaps, cholesterol egg yolk

Question 15

solutions carrying medicament intended for ophthalmic or otic administration

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drops

Question 16

are usually topically applied aerosols elsewhere the medicament is force out with a propellant mixture of gases

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sprays

Question 17

usually sterile suspensions in fluid or semi fluid vehicle. strict adherence to label instructions and withdrawal times is essential

Answer 17

intra mammary injections

Question 18

are semi-solid emulsions of polyethylene glycols, water miscible and are indicated on weeping lesions

Answer 18

cream

Question 19

sterile pharmaceutal liquids or suspensions intended for parenteral administration by various routes. Advantages provide shorter onset of action, provide better control of the patient, provide a means of administration of rapidly biotrasformed drug ( epinephrine ) or poorly soluble drugs ( streptomycin ) in the GIT.

Answer 19

injections

Question 20

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.

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syrups

Question 21

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

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ointments

Question 22

a semisolid preparation used topically to carry medicaments intended to alleviate and inflamed area, supplying any or of the following: drugs, heat, and moisture

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poultices (cataplasms)

Question 23

are semisolid medications melting or softening at body temperature for insertion into a certain body orifices of the body (rectal, urethreal, etc.)

Answer 23

suppositories

Question 24

mixtures of drugs in dry powder form intended for internal or external use.

Answer 24

powders

Question 25

are generally defined as medicated solid masses of various sizes and shapes.

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tablets

Question 26

are large tablets intended for oral or intrauterine administration.

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boluses

Question 27

are gelatin shells which may be filled with solids (hard shells) or liquids (soft shells) drugs. Most convenient form for oral administration.

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capsules

Question 28

meant for continuous absorption of medical substances by the body and for this the pellets are implanted inside the body e.g hormone implants.

Answer 28

implants

Question 29

sometimes called pellets are a modification of powders which have been lumped together to improved solubility or mask unpleasant taste.

Answer 29

granules

Question 30

a solid dosage form in which an active ingredient, such as a coccidiostat, production enhancer, or nutritional supplement is formulated with excipients.

Answer 30

premix

Question 31

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.

Answer 31

medicated block