Organized vs Unorganized Drugs

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Which of the following best describes unorganized drugs?

  • Obtained through processes like extraction or distillation
  • Composed of definite cellular structures
  • Extracted from cellular structures of plants or animals
  • Mixtures of chemical substances derived from plants or animals (correct)

What is the main difference between organized and unorganized drugs?

  • The presence of cellular structures (correct)
  • The source of the drugs
  • The extraction method used
  • The physical form of the drugs

Which of the following is an example of an unorganized drug?

  • Clove
  • Gelatin (correct)
  • Fennel
  • Dill

Which category does beeswax belong to?

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What is the nature of unorganized drugs?

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Unorganized drugs are mixtures of chemical substances or decomposition products.

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Unorganized drugs are obtained from parts of plants by extraction or incision.

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Unorganized drugs have cellular structures present.

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Gelatin is an example of an unorganized drug.

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Beeswax is classified as a resin.

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Study Notes

Crude Drugs

  • Include parts of plants, such as fruits and seeds
  • Cellular structures are present in crude drugs
  • Examples: Clove, Fennel, and Dill

Unorganized Drugs

  • Obtained from parts of plants or animals through extraction, incision, or distillation
  • Cellular structures are absent in unorganized drugs
  • Examples: Gelatin

Classification of Unorganized Drugs

  • Gums: derived from Acacia, Tragacanth
  • Resins and their combinations: derived from Colophony, Myrrh, Mastic
  • Dried extracts: derived from Agar, Gelatin
  • Dried latex: derived from Opium, Papain
  • Dried juice: derived from Aloe vera
  • Waxes: derived from Beeswax
  • Saccharine substances: derived from Honey

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