Drug Activity In The Body

Question 0

Solid form of drugs tablet or capsule

Answer 0

• Disintegrate into small particles

- Dissolve into body fluids in the GI tract

Question 1

Pharmaceutic Phase (dissolution of drug)

Answer 1

-Oral liquid and parental drugs already dissolved and are quickly absorbed

Question 2

Eccentric coated tablets

Answer 2

-Disintegrate when reach the alkaline environment of small intestines

Question 3

Extended release

Answer 3

SR= Sustained release
SA= Sustained action
ER,XR,XL = Extended release
MR= Modified release 
CR= Continuous release