Video Notes: Dosage Forms (Solids and Liquids)

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the various dosage forms discussed in the video notes.

Tablets

contains some type filler, such as sugar coated, enteric coated, etc.

Capsules / Caplets

comes in a gelatin container holding medication

Lozenges / Troches

not meant to be swallowed but dissolved in the mouth

Implants

special type of capsule that can be implanted under the skin

Patches

solid pieces of material that hold a specific amount of medication to be released into the skin over time

Liquids

composed of various solutions

Syrups

sugar-based solution w/ medication dissolved in it

Elixirs

alcohol-based or water & alcohol-based solution with medication dissolved in it

Sprays

alcohol-based or water & alcohol-based solution with medication dissolved in it

Inhalants & Aerosols

type of drug solution that can be easily inhaled into the lungs

Emulsions

a mixture of oil & water w/ an emulsifier to bind the two together

Suspensions

a liquid that has very small, solid particles of medication suspended in a base solution, must be shaken before use

Enemas

type of solution used for retention or evacuation

Semisolids

has both qualities of a solid and liquid, but different in composition; mainly meant for topical or local use

Creams

medication that is in part oil & water-base

Lotions

thinner than creams due to base containing more water

Ointments

medication that is in a glycol or oil-base

Gels

medication that is in very viscous (thick liquid)

Pastes

contain a lesser amount of liquid base than solids

Suppositories

used rectally or vaginally

Powders

solid medication that can be sprayed or applied