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What is the main advantage of tablets as a dosage form?
What is the main advantage of tablets as a dosage form?
- Higher bioavailability compared to other forms
- Easier to swallow than other forms
- Unit dose form with precise dose (correct)
- More resistant to compression forces
What is a potential disadvantage of tablets as a dosage form?
What is a potential disadvantage of tablets as a dosage form?
- They have higher risk of contamination during production
- They are more expensive than other forms
- Some drugs may resist compression (correct)
- They have lower chemical stability than other forms
What is an objective of tablet properties?
What is an objective of tablet properties?
- Deliver the correct amount of the drug at the proper time and location (correct)
- Have an attractive appearance to consumers
- Withstand extreme temperature variations
- Be resistant to mechanical shocks during production
Why are tablets considered light and compact?
Why are tablets considered light and compact?
What type of release profile can tablets be designed for?
What type of release profile can tablets be designed for?