Pharmaceutical Solutions and Types Lecture
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Which type of pharmaceutical solution contains more than 60% sugar (sucrose)?

  • Solutions
  • Elixirs
  • Spirits
  • Syrups (correct)

    • What is the main solvent in elixirs?

  • Ethanol (correct)
  • Aromatic materials
  • Water
  • Alcoholic solvent

    • Which type of pharmaceutical solution is prepared by extracting active constituents from crude materials?

  • Syrups
  • Tinctures (correct)
  • Elixirs
  • Solutions

    • For which route of administration are pharmaceutical solutions NOT given?

    <p>Intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of pharmaceutical solutions over solid dosage forms like tablets or capsules?

    <p>Faster absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for using water as a solvent for pharmaceutical solutions?

    <p>Availability, physiological compatibility, and lack of toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of water is used for drugs sensitive to carboxylation by CO2?

    <p>Carbon dioxide-free WFI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Water for Injection (WFI) obtained?

    <p>By sterilizing the distilled water using an autoclave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach can be used to improve the solubility of weak electrolytes or non-polar drugs?

    <p>Co-solvency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the fundamental considerations in the formulation of pharmaceutical solutions?

    <p>Solubility and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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