Pharmaceutical Terms: Appendix A Flashcards
mixture of a solvent and a propellant intended for administration via the nasal passages
aerosol
type of aerosol: less than 50 micrometer in size
space spray
type of aerosol: particles range in size from 50 to 200 micrometer
surface spray
solid dosage form wherein the medicine is encased in a soluble hard or soft container
capsule
type of capsule: “softgels”, single piece, non-aqueous solution and oily base with moisture content of 5% to 14%
soft gelatin capsule
type of capsule: made up of two parts - body and cap, hygroscopic and moisture is between 12% to 16%
hard gelatin capsule
semisolid dosage form with one or more drug substances dissolved or dispersed in a suitable case
cream
type of cream: less oily and easy to rinse off with water
oil-in-water cream
type of cream: harder to work with and more moisturizing due to an oily barrier created
water-in-oil cream
aqueous or oil solution or suspension which may contain purgative anti-inflammatory or diagnostic drugs intended for rectal administrations
enema
type of enema: retained in the rectum
cleansing enema
type of enema: stay in the colon for an extended period of time
retention enema
clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened hydro-alcoholic liquid
elixir
type of elixir: used for extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and as diluting agent
non-medicated elixir
type of elixir: used for the therapeutic benefit of the medicinal agent
medicated elixir
two phase system in which one liquid is dispersed throughout another liquid via small droplets
emulsion
type of emulsion: dispersed phase is water and the medium is oil
water in oil emulsion
type of emulsion: oil is dispersed and the medium is water
oil in water emulsion
sterile aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions for instillation into the eyes
eye drops
type of eye drop: keep the surface of the eyes nice and moist
artificial tears