Drug Preparations – Vocabulary Review

Ten vocabulary flashcards covering common forms of drug preparations mentioned in the lecture notes.

Capsule

Powder or gel form of an active drug enclosed in a gelatinous container; may also be called liquigel.

Elixir

Medication in a clear liquid containing water, alcohol, sweeteners, and flavor.

Enteric coated

A tablet or pill coated to prevent stomach irritation.

Extended release (ER)

Preparation of a medication that allows for slow and continuous release over a predetermined period; may also be referred to as CR/CRT (controlled release), SR (sustained or slow release), SA (sustained action), LA (long acting), or TR (timed release).

Liniment

Medication mixed with alcohol, oil, or soap that is rubbed on the skin.

Lotion

Drug particles in a solution for topical use.

Lozenge

Small oval, round, or oblong preparation containing a drug in a flavored or sweetened base that dissolves in the mouth and releases the medication; also called troche.

Ointment

Semisolid preparation containing a drug to be applied externally; also called an unction.

Pill

Mixture of a powdered drug with a cohesive material; may be round or oval.

Powder

Single or mixture of finely ground drugs.