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Enteral
given into GI tract
Perenteral
Given other than enteral route
Percutaneous
applied to skin
mixture of a solute in a solvent
solution
the ingredient which is dissolved (in a solution)
solute
the liquid portion (alcohol or liquid water) of a solution
solvent
similar in nature
homogeneous
large drug particles not dissolved in a liquid
*(will separate when left standing)
suspension
fine droplets of oil in water or water in oil
emulsions
drug(s) dissolved in a solvent
solutions
drugs undissolved in a liquid
mixtures & suspensions
drugs dissolved in flavored sugar water solution
syrups
drugs dissolved in alcohol & water, sweetened, flavored, aromatic
elixirs
drugs dissolved in alcohol (& water)
tinctures
alcoholic solutions of volatile drugs
spirits or essence
concentrated drug strength using alcohol
fluid-extract
drugs suspended in aqueous preparations
lotions
(*PAT on, do NOT rub)
(*Water-based)
combines drug with oil, soap, water, or alcohol for use on the skin to produce heat
liniments
(*RUB on)
drug solution administered via an atomizer
sprays
causes shrinking or contracting
astringent
(*ie: Preparation H)
drug preparation administered via a propellant in a pressurized unit.
aerosols
(*ie: MDI for asthma)
MDI
metered dose inhaler
drug in fine particle form
powders
gelatin container filled with drugs
capsules