drug formulations and routes admin Flashcards

1
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what two forms do drugs come in?

A

A dry tablets, capsules etc
B liquid/semi liquid solutions gels paste

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in addition to active ingredients what can drugs also contain? what is the purpose?

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binders: hole tablet together ex cellulose, lactose, sorbitol
emulsifiers- allow fat and water soluble to mix ex lechitin
presevatives- extend shelf life, change ph ex citric acid benzoates.

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