Products Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available in numerous dosage forms. These include film-coated tablets, tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspensions, oral granules, suppositories, NSAID eye drops, lozenges, emulsifying gels, and creams (selection). The first active ingredient from this group was salicylic acid, which was used medicinally in the 19th century in the form of the … NSAID
Products The active ingredient fluticasone has been approved in many countries since 1994 and is included in numerous drugs: Powder inhalers (Arnuity Ellipta, Seretide + salmeterol, Relvar Ellipta + vilanterol, Trelegy Ellipta + vilanterol + umeclidinium bromide). Metered dose inhalers (Axotide, Seretide + salmeterol, Flutiform + formoterol). Nasal sprays (Avamys, Nasofan, Dymista + azelastine). Nasal … Fluticasone
Definition and properties Dispersible tablets are uncoated tablets or film-coated tablets that can be suspended or dissolved in water before ingestion. They are designated by the Pharmacopoeia as “tablets for the preparation of a suspension for ingestion” and “tablets for the preparation of a solution for ingestion.” When dissolved, a homogeneous suspension or solution is … Dispersible Tablets
Products Numerous drugs are commercially available as dispersions. These are liquid, semisolid and solid dosage forms. Structure and properties Dispersions are heterogeneous mixtures of substances that do not combine or dissolve. Dispersions consist of a disperse (internal) phase and an external (continuous, closed) phase. They are usually produced under agitation. A typical example is oil … Dispersions
Products Ethylvanillin is found in many pharmaceuticals as an excipient, for example in suspensions, granules, chewable tablets, gels and ointments. It is also used in personal care products and foods. Structure and properties Ethyl vanillin (C9H10O3, Mr = 166.17 g/mol) is a derivative of vanillin, differing from it in one methylene group. It exists as … Ethylvanillin
Products Many medicines as well as medical devices, chemicals and dietary supplements are sold as powders, for example painkillers, inhalants (powder inhalers), vitamins and minerals, salts, alkaline powders, probiotics, cold remedies and laxatives. Unlike in the past, powders have become less important as a form of medicine, but they are still used regularly. Structure and … Powder
Products Hydroxyethyl cellulose is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is included in various drugs as an excipient. Structure and properties Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a partially -(2-hydroxyethylated) cellulose. It is produced with ethylene oxide and cellulose. Hydroxyethyl cellulose exists as a white, yellowish white, or grayish white powder or as granules … Hydroxyethylcellulose
Products and production Morphine drops are an aqueous dropping solution of morphine hydrochloride, usually in concentration 1% or 2%, maximum 4%. The concentration refers to the salt; the effective amount of morphine base is less. The drug is subject to strict control as an anesthetic and is available only on prescription. The morphine drops of … Morphine Drops
Definition After a drug is ingested, it passes through the esophagus into the stomach and into the small intestine. There, the active ingredient must first be released from the dosage form. This is the prerequisite for it to be absorbed into the bloodstream via the cells of the mucosa. The dosage form thus exerts a … Release (Liberation)
Products Available dosage forms include tablets, powders and granules for the preparation of oral suspensions, injectables, and topical medications. Erythromycin was the first active ingredient from this group to be discovered in the 1950s. Structure and properties Erythromycin is a natural substance produced by the bacterium (formerly: ). Other agents such as clarithromycin are derived … Macrolides: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Definition Eye drops are sterile, aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions of one or more active ingredients for dropwise application to the eye. They may contain excipients. Aqueous preparations in multi-dose containers must contain a suitable preservative if the preparation is not itself sufficiently antimicrobial. Eye drops without preservatives must be marketed in single-dose containers. … Eye Drops for Dry, Red, Pink or Itchy Eyes
Medications come in many different forms. The different forms and compositions of medications are due to the different active ingredients used in the medications. Variety of choices in pharmacies In addition to various tablet forms, ointments and drops, the following so-called dosage forms are also offered in pharmacies: Granules consist of small granules in which … Granules, Suspensions, Suppositories and Teas
