2017-07-27T22:35:09+03:00[Europe/Moscow] en true Eye drop, Emulsion, Snuff (tobacco), Solution, Suppository, Suspension (chemistry), Tablet (pharmacy), Epidural administration, Mouthwash, Gel, Orally disintegrating tablet, Enema, Toothpaste, Transdermal patch, Pessary, Jet injector, Dose (biochemistry), Intrathecal administration flashcards
Dosage forms

Dosage forms

  • Eye drop
    Eye drops are saline-containing drops used as an ocular route to administer.
  • Emulsion
    An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible (unmixable or unblendable).
  • Snuff (tobacco)
    Snuff is a smokeless tobacco made from ground or pulverised tobacco leaves.
  • Solution
    In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.
  • Suppository
    A suppository is a solid dosage form that is inserted into the rectum (rectal suppository), vagina (vaginal suppository) or urethra (urethral suppository), where it dissolves or melts and exerts local or systemic effects.
  • Suspension (chemistry)
    In chemistry, a suspension is a heterogeneous mixture containing solid particles that are sufficiently large for sedimentation.
  • Tablet (pharmacy)
    A tablet is a pharmaceutical dosage form.
  • Epidural administration
    (This article is about the route of administration and anaesthetic technique. For the anatomical site, see Epidural space. For other uses, see Epidural (disambiguation).) Epidural administration (from Ancient Greek ἐπί, "on, upon" + dura mater) is a medical route of administration in which a drug or contrast agent is injected into the epidural space of the spinal cord.
  • Mouthwash
    Mouthwash, mouth rinse, oral rinse or mouth bath, is a liquid which is held in the mouth passively or swilled around the mouth by contraction of the perioral muscles and/or movement of the head, and may be gargled, where the head is tilted back and the liquid bubbled at the back of the mouth.
  • Gel
    A gel is a solid jelly-like material that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough.
  • Orally disintegrating tablet
    An orally disintegrating tablet or orally dissolving tablet (ODT) is a drug dosage form available for a limited range of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications.
  • Enema
    Enema (plural enemata or enemas) or clyster, is a fluid injected into the lower bowel by way of the rectum.
  • Toothpaste
    Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush as an accessory to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth.
  • Transdermal patch
    A transdermal patch is a medicated adhesive patch that is placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream.
  • Pessary
    A therapeutic pessary is a medical device similar to the outer ring of a diaphragm.
  • Jet injector
    Jet injectors are used for mass vaccination, and as an alternative to needle syringes for diabetics to inject insulin.
  • Dose (biochemistry)
    A dose is a quantity of something (chemical, physical, or biological) that may impact an organism biologically; the greater the quantity, the larger the dose.
  • Intrathecal administration
    Intrathecal administration is a route of administration for drugs via an injection into the spinal canal, or into the subarachnoid space so that it reaches the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and is useful in spinal anaesthesia, chemotherapy, or pain management applications.