Pharmaceuticals: Suppositories Overview

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What is a common use of rectal suppositories?

  • To provide systemic pain relief through oral administration
  • To relieve constipation (correct)
  • To deliver medications for skin conditions
  • To treat bacterial infections

Which of the following medications is NOT typically delivered via suppository form?

  • Viscéralgine
  • Glycerin
  • Ibuprofen (correct)
  • Diclofenac Sodium - 100

Which of the following is an example of a vaginal suppository?

  • Elaphylline
  • Glycerin
  • Diclofenac Sodium - 100
  • Prontogest (correct)

Suppositories can be used for which methods of medication delivery?

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What is the main advantage of using suppositories over oral medications?

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Study Notes

Suppositories

  • Semisolid dosage form inserted into either the rectum or vagina
  • Rectal suppositories are used to deliver medication both systemically and locally
    • Systemic medications are absorbed into the bloodstream
    • Local medications act directly on the rectal area
  • Vaginal suppositories are used to deliver medications locally to the vagina
  • Examples of suppositories include:
    • Viscéralgine
    • Glycerin (Adult Suppositories)
    • Diclofenac Sodium - 100 (Diclofenac Sodium suppositories)
    • GYNOZOL (200 mg)
    • Prontogest
    • Elaphylline

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