Dosage Forms
Most Common Oral medication and easiest to administer
Tablet
Generic name for Tylenol
Acetaminophen
Relieve Pain
Analgesics
Drug movement from its site of administration into the blood
Absorption
Adenosine
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Powdered or liquid drug is contained in a gelatin shell
Capsule
Generic name for Coumadin
Warfarin
Inhibit clotting of blood
Anticoagulants
Chemical alteration of various substances
Metabolism
Benadryl
Allergic Reaction/Antihistamine
May be used for both local and systemic effects
Inhalants
Generic name for Glucophage
Metformin
Primarily used to treat allergic disorders
Antihistamines
Drug movement from the blood to various tissues and organs of the body
Distribution
Atropine Sulfate
Beta Blocker
Shaped for insertion into the body via an orifice
Suppository
Generic name for Benadryl
Diphenhydramine
Drugs cause blood vessels to dilate
Vasodilators
Drug movement out of the body
Excretion
Solumedrol
Allergic Reactions
Rapidly absorbed and may be administered orally or parenterally
Solution
Generic name for Adrenalin
Epinephrine
Kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms
Antibiotics
Causes a response unrelated to the intended action
Side Effect
Nitroglycerin
Angina