Dosage Forms

4. Also called a dispersion, a mix of very small particles of an insoluble drug in a liquid, shake before use
5. Capsules, Lozenges, Tablets
8. Transdermal, typically placed on upper arms or wrists
11. Special coating to protect sensitive drugs from stomach acid
13. Azithromycin (Zithromax) and cefdinir (Omnicef)
14. Means it can be split
15. Oil and water, TPN
18. A liquid in another liquid that is clear
19. Dissolved completely and evenly in a homogenous mixture
21. Smaller pieces of disintegrated tablet dissolve into solution

1. Enclosed in a gelatin shell
2. Powders that are wetted, allowed to dry, then ground into coarse irregular pieces
3. Additives to increase the bulk weight or volume
6. Tablet breaking into smaller pieces
7. Helps the dosage form disintegrate & dissolve when administered
9. If it is delayed release
10. Given orally, topically, or parenterally and use sterile or purified water as a vehicle
12. More water than oil
16. Compressing dry drug ingredients
17. Higher concentration of alcohol than elixirs
20. Makes identification easier
22. Water-in-oil