clear, yellowish liquid that is
volatile at low temperatures and
flammable
Amyl nitrite
nasal inhalant due to
vasocontrictor effect
Propylhexedrine
vasodilator
Amyl nitrite
volatile
Propylhexedrine
Liquid drug substance
formulated to SL tablets
● volatile
Nitroglycerin
For the most part, when a liquid drug is to be administered
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orally and solid dosage form
The liquid substance may be sealed in a soft
gelatin
capsule
Liquid drug may be developed into a(blank)that will be suitable for tablets or drug capsules
solid ester or salt
form
Mixing the drug with a (blank) and the melted mixture is poured into hard
gelatin capsules to harden, and the capsules are
sealed.
solid or melted semisolid
material
Therapeutic use
Is it for local effect? or systemic effect?
● Do you need an immediate effect? is it for emergency use?
● Is it given as a maintenance drug?
Patient consideration
Age
● Condition
Under conditions
conscious or unconscious
with Gi irritation, obstruction
topical form- dry skin, with pus, with friction
Medicines are given in the form that can deliver to the target organ.
Route of administration
Can you provide the usual forms if the medicine targets
1) Skin
2) Lungs
3) Eyes and ears
4) Vagina
5) Systemic
Powders, tablets, capsules, suspensions, emulsions, syrup, solution, etc.
ORAL
Injections (solutions, susp, emulsions, pellets)
Parenteral
Suppositories, enema
rectal
Lotion, cream, ointment
topical
Patch
Transdermal
Solutions, suspensions, ointment
Ocular