Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Encompasses the many different components of the actions of the body on a drug
What are semisolids?
Contain both liquids and solids
Where do you place the medication for a Buccal agent?
They are placed between the gum and cheek
What are 3 major categories of dosage forms?
Solids, liquids, and semisolids
Are Otic preparations sterile?
No
Pharmacodynamics
The effects of the drug on the body
How are semisolids administered?
Are meant for topical application
When will rectal agents be used?
They are used for a person who is vomiting and cannot take oral medications
Sublingually or vaginally
Do all ophthalmics must be kept sterile?
yes
what is absorption
Medications are made to get through natural body barriers, such as the skin, stomach, intestines, blood-brain barrier, and other membranous tissues
What are creams?
Medication in a base that is part oil and part water; for topical use
What are the most common parental medications?
IV,IM, and SC
What are hard capsules made of?
Composed of sugar, gelatin, and water
What are most ear treatments used for?
Most ear treatments are done to clear up infections or clean out earwax buildup
what is life of the drug
bioavailability, half-life, bioequivalence, and elimination
What are lotions?
Thinner than creams because the base contains more water
True or False : Ear solutions can do be used in the eye, but eye solutions can be used in the ear.
TRUE
How are transdermal patches administered?
Solid pieces of material that hold a specific amount of medication to be released into the skin over time
What are most eye treatments used for?
Eye treatments are for infections, inflammation, and glaucoma
what is included in Pharmacokinetics
Levels of the drug throughout the blood and tissues
What are three different types of semisolids?
Pastes,Gels, Ointments
What are some micellaneous routes and what are they used for? What are the advantages?
vaginal or urethral dosage forms: Suppositories, ointments, foams, and gels.
They are used to treat infections and inflammation; vaginal foams are used as a contraceptive
They bypass a systemic effect and affect a specific site
What are Elixirs?
Contain dissolved medication in either an alcohol base or a (hydroalcoholic) base
What are nose treatments used for?
Most nose (nasal) sprays are used to treat colds and allergies