Forms of drugs

Question 1

powder

Answer 1

solid- a mixture of drugs packaged in packets or sachets

Question 2

tablet

Answer 2

solid- active drugs combined with a binder and excipient. the mixture is compressed into tablets by a machine.

Question 3

entric-coated tablets

Answer 3

irritate tablets or which are destroyed by gastric acid are covered with phenylsalicylate (salol) or other substance, which is insoluble in acid but will dissolve in the alkaline small intestine

Question 4

pill

Answer 4

solid- consists of a mixture of drugs and a sticky binder in the form of ovoid or spherical mass, which is provided with a glazed sugar coating

Question 5

capsule

Answer 5

solid- is a container made of mixture of gelatin and glycerin and is suitable for drugs in powdered form and certain liquid drugs

Question 6

bolus

Answer 6

solid- is large and cylindrical in shape. used for horses and cattle

Question 7

mixture

Answer 7

liquid- is an aqueous solution or suspension intended for oral administration. Aromatic water (aq soln of a volatile oil such as peppermint or cinnamon) is added to prevent contamination with bacteria or mold

Question 8

pessary

Answer 8

solid- is a conical solid preparation for intravaginal use in humans

Question 9

suppository

Answer 9

solid- is a conical solid preparation given intrarectally for systematic effect in humans. it melts and releases its active ingredients after being introduced into the body

Question 10

paste

Answer 10

semisolid- is a semisolid preparation for either external use (on the skin) or internal use

Question 11

electuary

Answer 11

semisolid- is a semisolid preparation, which is applied on the back of the tongue for a systemic effect

Question 12

tincture

Answer 12

liquid- is an alcoholic liquid preparation of a nonvolatile substance either for external or internal use

Question 13

spirit

Answer 13

liquid- is an alcoholic liquid preparation of a volatile supstance

Question 14

suspension

Answer 14

liquid- is an aqueous suspension of solids and usually contains a dispersing agent (gum tragacanth or methylcellulose) to delay settling. The bottle should contain the phrase “shake well before use”

Question 15

syrup

Answer 15

liquid- is a solution of medicinal agents, flavoring and coloring agents is in an 85% sucrose solutiion (more than 50% sucrose)

Question 16

elixir

Answer 16

liquid- is a hydroalcoholic solution of medicinal agents that have been sweetened and flavored (it has a better keeping quality than a mixture because of high alcohol content)

Question 17

emulsion

Answer 17

liquid- consists of an oily substance dispersed in an aq medium with an emulsifying or a dispersing agent (gum acacia, lecithin or methylcellulose)

Question 18

extract

Answer 18

liquid- is obtained by passing the solvent over the dried plant material (percolation) then evaporation of the solvent, or placing the crude material in the solvent until the active substances are extracted (maceration).

Question 19

infusion

Answer 19

liquid- an extract that cold water or warm water is used

Question 20

decoction

Answer 20

liquid- an extract in which boiling water is used

Question 21

injection

Answer 21

liquid- sterile soln or suspensions in an aq (sometimes an oil vehicle).
they are heat sterilized or filtered through Millipore filters

Question 22

liniment

Answer 22

liquid- is a liquid or semisolid preparation to be applied on the skin with friction (rubbing); this generally contains counterirritants used in chronic inflammation of muscles and tendons

Question 23

lotion

Answer 23

liquid- a solution or suspension of soothing substances to be applied on the skin in acute inflammation to relieve pain

Question 24

ointment

Answer 24

semisolid- is a semisolid greasy preparation in which the drug is dissolved or dispensed in a suitable base

Question 25

cream

Answer 25

semisolid- incorporates a drug in water-oil emulsion; water will evaporate following application, leaving the drug and a thin film of oil on the skin

Question 26

dusting powder

Answer 26

a mixture of drugs un powder form for external use such as talc or starch as adsorbents

Question 27

aerosol

Answer 27

gas/vapor- a drug incorporated in a suitable solvent and packaged under pressure with a propellant such as fluorinated hydrocarbon or nitrogen