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Pharm Drug Forms

Pharmacology - Drug Forms

QuestionAnswer
Tablet Powdered drugs molded to solid shapes
Enteric-coated Tablet Tablet that has a special coating that allows drug to dissolve in more alkaline secretions of the intestine, reduce change of gastric mucosa irritation
Sustained-release Tablet Tablet disintegrate slowly = longer duration of action
Capsule Gelatin like casing that hold a drug in solid and liquid form
Lozenges (Troches) Dissolve slowly in mouth; small solid tablets with medication that may contain sugar or syrup
Suppository Solid medicinal substance inserted in vagina or rectum that melts at body temperature
Solution Clear liquids that contain a drug dissolved in water
Syrup Sugar in water solution that disguise drug's unpleasant taste
Spirit Alcoholic solution
Elixir Clear, hydroalcoholic liquids that are sweetened
Tincture Potent, alcoholic, liquid concentrations of a drug; given in drugs
Douche Jet or current of water with medication applied to body part, organ or cavity
Magma Contain large bulky particles (ex. milk of magnesia)
Emulsion Creamy, white suspensions of fats or oils in an agent that reduces surface tension thus making the oil easier to swallow (ex. castor oil)
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