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Medication forms

Terms in this set (19)

Aerosol spray/foam
Liquid powder or foam
Aqueous solution
One or more drugs dissolved in water
Aqueous suspension
One or more drugs finely dissolved in a liquid such as water
Caplet
solid form of a drug, coated
Capsule
'Container' (powder, liquid or oil)
Cream
non-greasy, semi solid
Elixir
Sweetened, aromatic solution with medication
Gel
Semisolid that liquifies when applied to skin
Liniment
Medication mixed with alcohol, oil or emollient and applied to skin
Lotion
Medication in a liquid suspension applied to skin
Lozenge
Dissolving medication for mouth
Ointment/salve
Semisolid prep for one or more medications for skin and mucous membranes
Tincture
An alcoholic or water-and-alcohol solution prepared from drugs derived from plants
Tablet
Powdered, compressed mediation; scored for halving; some are enteric coated
Syrup
Aqueous solution of sugar used to disguise unpleasant tasting medications
Suppository
One or more medications shaped for insertion and usually melts at body temperature to release drug
Powder
Internal or external use
Paste
Like an ointment but thicker and less penetration of skin
Transdermal patch
Delivered through the skin by a patch for a systemic effect
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