* Crushed tablets for the purpose of making them easier to chew can help patients who have trouble swallowing entire tablets, however it is not always recommended for all drugs. * Some drugs have unique formulations that should not be crushed or changed since doing so might compromise the effectiveness, safety, or delivery characteristics. Careful consideration should be given to the formulation, enteric coating, taste, food interaction, effectiveness, and dosage consistency
In case the patient is not able to swallow solid dosage forms, tablets for example, is it Advisable to crush the tablets? Support your answer.
Give the advantages of solid dosage forms over liquid dosage forms when administered orally?
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**DISADVANTAGES**:
* Difficulty swallowing * Limited dose flexibility * Ineffectiveness for certain conditions * Interaction with other medications * Limited bioavailability
Give the disadvantages of solid dosage forms over liquid dosage forms when administered orally?
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* More stable than liquids, with longer expiration dates * Easy shipping and handling * Less needed shelf space * Low manufacturing cost * Easy to package and ship * Lightest and most compact
From the manufacturer’s standpoint, give the advantages of solid dosage forms?
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* Simplicity of formulation and manufacturing * Flexibility in Batch Sizes * Packaging Versatility * Customized Dosage Options
From the manufacturer’s standpoint, give the advantages of liquid dosage forms?
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* Increased Risk of Side Effects - It can expose patients to a higher cumulative dose of the medication, increasing the likelihood of experiencing side effects or adverse reactions.
\ * Cost Considerations - Need for more frequent refills, potentially impacting patients' financial resources.
Give at least two disadvantages of multiple daily dosing?
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Generic Name
The chemical name of a medicine?
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Generic Name
This name comes no matter how many companies manufacture the medicine?
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Therapeutic Classification
Drugs are classified into different groups according to their chemical characteristics, structure and now they are used to treat specific diseases?
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Therapeutic Classification
Refers to the categorization of drugs or pharmaceutical substances based on their therapeutic uses or indications?
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Indication
Drug refers to the use of that drug for treating a particular disease?
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Indication
It refers to the reason a medication might be used?
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Popular Brand Name or Innovator Brand
Drugs is authorized for marketing based on quality, safety and efficacy?
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Popular Brand Name or Innovator Brand
Refers to the proprietary name under which a specific medication is marketed by the original manufacturer or developer of the drug?