Solutions Flashcards
sweet viscid
syrup
honey
mucilage
jellies
aqueous
water
aromatic water
aqueous acids
diluted acids
solution
douche
enemas
gargle
mouthwash
juices
nasal solutions
otic solution
non-aqueous
collodion
elixir
glycerin/glycerites
inhalations and inhalants
liniment
oleovitamins
spirit
toothache drops
are chemically and physically homogenous mixtures of two or more substances
liquid preparations containing one or more chemical substance dissolved in a suitable solvent
solutions
components of solution
solute
solvent
advantages of solutions
(1) drug is immediately available for absorption
(2) flexible dosing is possible
(3) they may be designed for any route of administration
(4) facilitates swallowing in difficult cases.
disadvantages of solutions
(1) drug stability is reduced often by solvolysis, hydrolysis or oxidation,
(2) difficult to mask unpleasant tastes,
(3) bulky, prone to container breakages, and
(4) technical accuracy to measure dose on administration
Are prepared by dissolving the solute in most of the solvent, mixing until dissolved, then adding sufficient volume to bring the solution up to proper volume
simple solution
example of simple solution
calcium hydroxide solution
are prepared by reacting two or more solutes with each other in a suitable
solvent
solution by chemical reaction
example of solution by chemical reaction
aluminum subacetate solution
are prepared by extracting the drug with water or with water-containing other substances
solution by extraction
example of solution by extraction
liver solution of NFXI
synonyms of strong iodine solution
Lugol’s solution
Compound iodine solution
Aqueous solution of iodine
latin name of strong iodine solution
Liquor iodi fortis
Solutio iodi aquosa
uses of strong iodine solution
Treatment of overactive thyroid condition
Antiseptic-External- for external use only
(strong iodine solution) active ingredient
Iodine
(strong iodine solution) solubilizing agent
potassium iodide (forms potassium triiodide)
(strong iodine solution) solvent
purified water
(strong iodine solution) method of preparation
simple solution
(strong iodine solution) note
easily stains surface and clothes
synonyms of 70% Alcohol
70% Ethanol
Rubbing alcohol