Study Set Content:
Solutions, suspensions, powders
Otic
Solutions, suspensions, sprays, drops
Nasal
area of study concerned with the formulation, manufacture,
stability, and effectiveness of pharmaceutical dosage forms
Pharmaceutics
area of study dealing with the relationship between
physical, chemical, and biologic sciences applied to drugs, dosage forms, and
drug action
Biopharmaceutics
The rate-limiting step in the bioavailability of
medicines is (blank)
dissolution
Provides accurate(blank)
dose
Easily (blank) and (blank)
shipped, handled
Less bulky or (blank)
portable
Solid dosage forms are more
stable
Longer (blank) life
shelf life
are preservatives needed?
No
Physical form: a
dry substance
composed of finely
divided particles
Powders
medicated
powders for internal or external use
Pharmaceutical powders
Oral powder – e.g. divided powders
Internal
Insufflations
Internal
Topical powders e.g. foot powders
External
Snuffs – into the nose
Internal
Divided powders
doses/chartulae
Divided powders/doses/chartulae
q Blend through
geometric dilution
Divided powders/doses/chartulae Weigh each portion or use
block-and-
divide to approximate
