buddhika75
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11 months ago Some examples are as follows
Tablet: A compressed or molded solid dose form. Capsule: A gelatin shell containing a powder or liquid. Syrup: A concentrated solution of a sugar in water or another aqueous liquid, often flavored, containing medicinal substances. Suspension: A liquid containing suspended solid particles. Emulsion: A mixture of two immiscible liquids where one is dispersed in the other. Solution: A liquid mixture in which the minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent). Elixir: A sweetened hydroalcoholic solution containing active medicinal ingredients. Powder: A dry substance composed of finely ground particles. Granules: Small, grain-like particles, often used for modified-release. Effervescent tablet: A tablet which dissolves in water to release carbon dioxide. Chewable tablet: A tablet designed to be chewed before swallowing. Sublingual tablet: A tablet that dissolves under the tongue. Buccal tablet: A tablet that dissolves when placed between the gum and cheek. Enteric-coated tablet: A tablet coated to prevent dissolution in the stomach. Extended-release tablet: A tablet designed to release a drug over time. Suppository: A solid dosage form inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra. Transdermal patch: A medicated adhesive patch placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication. Topical cream: A medication in a water-soluble base spread on the skin. Ointment: A medication in an oil-based semi-solid form applied to the skin or mucous membranes. Gel: A semi-solid, jelly-like substance. Lotion: A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation. Aerosol: A suspension of fine particles or droplets in the air or another gas. Inhaler: A device delivering medication into the body via the lungs. Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI): A device that delivers medication to the lungs in the form of a dry powder. It's often used for the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD. The patient inhales the powder deeply through the mouthpiece of the inhaler, which dispenses a pre-measured dose of the drug in powder form. Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): A pressurized inhalation device that delivers a specific amount of medication to the lungs in the form of a short burst of aerosolized medicine. Commonly used for respiratory conditions, it consists of a canister containing medication and a propellant, fitted into a plastic mouthpiece. When the canister is pressed down, a metered dose of the drug is released for the patient to inhale. Nasal spray: A spray for application to the nasal mucous membranes. Ear drops: Liquid medication for application to the ear. Eye drops: Liquid medication for application to the eye. Injectable: Liquid medication intended for administration via a needle. Implant: A device or material inserted or grafted into the body.
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