Drug Formulations

  • capsules 

    • gelatin shell that contains powder or granules

  • tablets

    • diff from capsules cuz no gelatin shell

  • syrup

    • sugar in h2o

  • suppositories

    • quicker absorption in the rectum

  • volatiles

    • liquid w high tendency to vaporize + evaporate

  • emulsions

    • oil + h2o

  • gels

    • thickened liquid

  • solutions

    • clear homogenous liquid

  • suspensions

    • not completely dissolved drug

  • spirits

    • alcohol + volatile substances

  • elixirs

    • clear, sweet, some alcohol

  • tinctures

    • alcohol + nonvolatile substances

    • dried active ingredients

    • extracts

  • nonaq solutions

    • uses solvent other than water

  • sublingual

    • goes underneath the tongue + directly into bloodstream

    • fast-dissolving + uncoated

  • ointments

    • drug in petrolatum/polyethylene glycol base

  • aerosol

    • sprays applied to the skin

  • collodion

    • evaporates + leaves a protective film on the skin

  • liniment

    • alcohol or oil base 

    • rubbed into skin

  • creams

    • semi-solid emulsions 

    • disappear into skin w rubbing

    • thicker than lotions

  • lotions

    • suspensions of a solid drug in an aq substance

  • paste

    • stiffer than ointments

    • protect skin + absorb secretions from skin lesions

  • plasters

    • solid/semi-solid drug applied to a backing (paper, cotton)

    • short term, local effect

  • transdermal patch

    • med on patch

    • long term + systemic effect

  • gauzes

    • med on gauze

  • powders

    • mix of drug + talcum or corn starch

  • lozenge

    • solid oral dosage form

    • dissolve slowly in mouth