Dosage forms
How many dosage forms are there?
3 (solids,liquids,semisolids)
Is ophthalmic referring to the eye or ear ?
eye
Who approves dosage forms ?
FDA
What is bioavailability?
the rate in which a drug makes it to the destination
what phase of a drug´s life is elimination?
the last face
What dosage forms are scored?
Tablets
Can ophthalmic solutions be used to treat the ear?
yes
Does all medication have a package insert?
yes
Do all drugs clear at different times?
no
How many ways can a drug be excreted?
5
What cannot be pull apart since it holds medication in liquid form
Gel caps
Do all ophthalmics have to be sterile?
yes
What do package inserts include?
describes the storage and stability of a drug
Many drugs travel where before they have a chance to be absorbed into the whole system?
the liver
what are the ways drugs can be excreted?
kidneys,feces,exhalation,sweat glands,and breast milk
solid
Is an ointment a different type of agent ?
yes
Does everyone have access to the storage of medication?
no
what is the first passed effect?
when a drug gets metabolized at a specific location in the body.
what are the most common ways of excretion?
Urination and bowel movements
Whats a pulvule?
a capsule that is shaped differently for identification purposes
Would you use a eye,ear or nose treatment to treat a glaucoma?
a eye treatment
What do you do to ensure the effectiveness and shelf life of a drug?
package according to manufactures specifications
what 3 major factors determines the bioavailability of a drug?
patient related factors,route of administration an pharmaceutical factors
About how long does elimination take
around 2 days