Suppository Calculations Flashcards
1
Q
When is Witepsol 75 used as a base?
A
*drug is a liquid
*drug is soluble in base
2
Q
What is the general calculation for suppository base?
A
Amount of base= theoretical amount-displaced amount
Theoretical is no. of suppositories x size
Displaced is amount of drug/DV
3
Q
When does DV=1?
A
When liquid trituration needed
4
Q
When is liquid trituration needed?
A
When amount of drug <50 mg
