Route Of Admin (solution) Flashcards
1
Q
Properties of solutions
A
Stable
Palatable
Viscosity
2
Q
Main advantages of solutions
A
Uniformity assured
Fast onset of action
3
Q
Disadvantages of solutions
A
Drugs can be insoluble in water
Some need storage requirements
4
Q
What factors cause solutions to degrade
A
- high temperature
- ph
- uv light
- catalysts
5
Q
What type of drugs are co-solvents used in
A
Non-ionic drugs
6
Q
Non-polar drugs dissolves in what type of solvent
A
Non-polar solvents
7
Q
How can you increase solubility in terms of polarity
A
Reduce polarity
