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Pharm Tech Study Guide
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
09/17/2009

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Term
Three Type of  Dosage Forms
Definition

Solids

Liquids

SemiSolids

Term
Solids
Definition
tablets, chewable tablets, enteric-coated tablets, extended-release agents, capsules, caplets, lozenges, troches, implant capsules, patches
Term
Liquids
Definition
syrups, elixirs, sprays, inhalants, emulsions, suspensions, solutions, enemas
Term
Semisolids
Definition
creams, lotions, ointments, powders, gelatins, suppositories 
Term
Capsules -cap
Definition
Capsules are composed of a gelatin container
Term
Patches
Definition
Solid pieces of material that hold a specific amount of medication to be released into the skin over time
Term
Syrups
Definition

sugar-based solutions that have medication dissolved into them

Concentrated solutions of sugar and water

Term
Elixirs
Definition
Clear, sweetened liquid that contain dissolved medication in an alcohol base or water and alcohol base
Term
Sprays
Definition
composed of various bases such as alcohol or water in a pump dispenser
Term
Emulsions
Definition

mixture of water and oil may be used with an emulsifier to bind the two together

 

Semi-solid or solid preperations containing fats and oils suspened with the aid of an agent to promote and stablize the formation.

Term
Gels
Definition

Semi-solid suspension of very small particles, usually in water

 

 A gel is a semisolid dosage form that contains a gelling agent in order to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion. Some gels contain suspended particles

Term
Aerosols
Definition
Sprayable products employing propellants (liquid gas) and a valve system to deliver drug.
Term
Capsule
Definition
Solid dosage form with drug contained in a soluble shell of either hard or soft gelatin. Can mask the taste and odor of a drug.
Term
Cream
Definition
Biscous liquid or sem-solid emulsion of oil and water, usually applied  topically to the skin, vagina or rectum.
Term
Enteric-coated tablets
Definition
An oral dosage form in which a tablet is coated with a material to prevent or minimise dissolution in the stomach but allow dissolution in the small intestine.
Term
Lotions
Definition

Fluid emulsions or suspensions intended for tropical use

 

 lotion is an emulsion, liquid dosage form. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin.

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