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Pharmaceutical Solutions Lecture: Types and Characteristics

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What is the main characteristic of pharmaceutical solutions?

They contain drugs that are dissolved in an aqueous solvent (correct)

They are solid dosage forms like tablets or capsules

They are sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions

They contain more than 60% sugar (sucrose)

Which type of pharmaceutical solution contains more than 60% sugar (sucrose)?

Solutions

Spirits

Syrups (correct)

Elixirs

What is the advantage of pharmaceutical solutions over solid dosage forms?

They usually provide systemic effects

They are sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions

They have faster absorption into the systemic circulation (correct)

They contain more than 60% sugar (sucrose)

In which route of administration are pharmaceutical solutions NOT given?

Topical Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pharmaceutical solution contains aromatic materials in alcoholic solvent?

Tinctures Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental consideration in the formulation of pharmaceutical solutions?

Solubility and stability Signup and view all the answers

Which type of water is most widely used as a solvent for preparation of pharmaceutical solutions?

Purified water or distilled water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using co-solvents in pharmaceutical solutions?

To improve the solubility of weak electrolytes or non-polar drugs Signup and view all the answers

What type of water is used for drugs sensitive to carboxylation by CO2, such as phenobarbitone sodium or aminophylline?

Carbon dioxide-free WFI Signup and view all the answers

How is distilled water generally prepared?

By distillation Signup and view all the answers