Topical preparations Flashcards
1
Q
adminstered where
A
tissue surface
2
Q
treat ……. condition
A
local
3
Q
site of action is site of …………. action
A
therapeutic
4
Q
to minimise side effect minimise
A
systemic absorption
5
Q
pros of this route
A
avoid GI degradation
non-invasive
minimise side effect
conveinant
6
Q
cons of ths route
A
low skin permeability
skin irritation
7
Q
ointment:
A
drug dissolved
occulusve
8
Q
creams:
A
semi-solid emulsion
multiphase dispersion
longer residence time than lotion
9
Q
gel:
A
semi-solid
mostly aqueous
10
Q
lotion:
A
water based
11
Q
foam: dispersion of …….. within a ………..
A
gas
liquid
12
Q
spray: fine mist generated using ………. in ………… can
A
propellant
pressurised
13
Q
SA of human skin
A
2m2
14
Q
epidermis has
A
stratueum corneum
15
Q
corneocytes are what
A
hydophilllic
