Drug Dosage Forms - University of Santo Tomas

DRUG DOSAGE FORMS Perspectives in Pharmacy 1st Term AY 2024-25  AEROSOL A mixture of a solvent and a propellant intended for administration via nasal passages  CAPSULE A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within a hard...

DRUG DOSAGE FORMS Perspectives in Pharmacy 1st Term AY 2024-25  AEROSOL A mixture of a solvent and a propellant intended for administration via nasal passages  CAPSULE A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within a hard or soft soluble container or shell  CREAM A semi-solid dosage containing one or more drug substances dissolved or dispersed in a suitable base  ENEMA An aqueous or oil solution or suspension that may contain a purgative, anti-inflammatory or diagnostic drugs intended for rectal administration  ELIXIR A clear, pleasantly-flavored, sweetened hydroalcoholic liquid containing dissolved active ingredients intended for oral use  EMULSION A two-phase system in which one liquid is dispersed throughout another liquid in the form of small droplets  EYE DROPS A sterile aqueous or oil solutions or suspensions for instillation into the eyes  GARGLES Aqueous solutions intended for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of throat infections  GRANULES A preparation of dry aggregates of powder particles that may contain one or more active ingredients with or without other ingredients  INHALATIONS Drugs or combinations of drugs administered by the nasal or oral respiratory route for local or systemic effect  INJECTION A preparation intended for parenteral administration of constituting or diluting a parenteral article prior to administration  LINIMENT An alcoholic or oleaginous solution or emulsion applied by rubbing on the skin for treating pain and stiffness of underlying musculature  LOZENGES Solid preparations that are harder than ordinary tablets and are intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth  OINTMENT A semisolid preparation intended for external application to the skin or mucous membrane  PASTES Solid preparations for external application containing a high proportion of finely powdered medicaments used as antiseptic, protective or soothing dressings  PLASTER A medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (cloth or plastic) spread with a medicated substance intended for topical application to various parts of the body  SOLUTION A liquid preparation that contains one or more dissolved chemical substances in a suitable solvent or mixture of miscible solvents intended for oral, topical, otic or ophthalmic applications  SPRAYS Liquid preparations of medicaments in aqueous, alcoholic or glycerin-based vehicle intended for application to the nose or throat by means of an atomizer or nebulizer  SUPPOSITORY A solid body adapted for introduction into the rectal, vaginal or urethral orifice  SUSPENSION A liquid preparation that consists of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid phase in which the particles are not soluble, intended for oral, topical, otic or ophthalmic applications  SYRUPS Concentrated aqueous preparations of sugar with or without flavoring agents and medicinal substances  TABLET A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without diluents