Liquid Flashcards
Liquid preparations, that contain one or more chemical substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents
Solutions
Advantages of Liquid Dosage Forms
Ideal for drugs that cannot be orally delivered
Delivery to the site of action is rapid
Ease of swallowing
A more uniform dosage form
Liquid dosage form of choice in certain conditions
Disadvantages of Liquid Dosage Forms
Liquid dosage forms are bulky
Udergo deterioration and loss of potency
Has water as an excellent medium for growth bacteria and mold
Most commonly used vehicle fo drug solutions
Water
Types of Water
Purified Water
Water for injection
Sterile Water for Injection
Bacteriostatic Water from Injection
Sterile Water for Inhalation
Sterile Water for Irrigation
Obtained by distillation, ion-exchange, reverse osmosis
Purified Water, USP
Purified Water, USP used in liquid dosage form, except ________ and ________ products
Purified Water, USP used in liquid dosage form, except parenteral and opthalmic products
Solvent used in large scale manufacture of injection
Water for Injection, USP
Water for Injection, USP is not ____ but should be ____
Water for Injection, USP is not sterile but should be pyrogen-free
Sterilized WFI
Sterile Water for Injection, USP
Solvent for reconstitution of multiple antibiotics
Sterile Water for Injection
Sterile Water for Injection with antimicrobial agent (benzyl alcohol)
Bacteriostatic Water for Injection
TF: Bacteriostatic Water for Injection can be used in neonates
FALSE
Bacteriostatic Water for Injection can NOT be used in neonates
SWFI that is not for parental or sterile dosage form
Sterile Water for Inhalation
SWFI for sterile irrigation, washing, rinsing, and dilution
Sterile Water for Irrigation
NOT FOR INJECTION
FOR IRRIGATION ONLY