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What is the main characteristic of pharmaceutical solutions?
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)?
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?
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?
In which route of administration are pharmaceutical solutions NOT given?
Which type of pharmaceutical solution contains aromatic materials in alcoholic solvent?
Which type of pharmaceutical solution contains aromatic materials in alcoholic solvent?
What is a fundamental consideration in the formulation of pharmaceutical solutions?
What is a fundamental consideration in the formulation of pharmaceutical solutions?
Which type of water is most widely used as a solvent for preparation of pharmaceutical solutions?
Which type of water is most widely used as a solvent for preparation of pharmaceutical solutions?
What is the main purpose of using co-solvents in pharmaceutical solutions?
What is the main purpose of using co-solvents in pharmaceutical solutions?
What type of water is used for drugs sensitive to carboxylation by CO2, such as phenobarbitone sodium or aminophylline?
What type of water is used for drugs sensitive to carboxylation by CO2, such as phenobarbitone sodium or aminophylline?
How is distilled water generally prepared?
How is distilled water generally prepared?
