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Local effect
when a drug activity is at the site of administration
Systematic effect
when a drug is introduced into the venous system and carried to the site of activity
Disintegration
the breaking apart of a tablet into smaller pieces
Dissolution
when the smaller pieces of a disintegrated tablet dissolve insolution
Water Soluble
the property of a substance being able to dissolve in water
Sublingual
under the tongue
Buccal
pouch between the teeth and cheek in the mouth
Hemorrhoid
painful swollen veins in the anan/rectal area, generally caused by strained bowel movements from hard stools
Sterile
a sterile condition is one which is free of al microorganisms, both harmful and harmless
Buffer system
ingredients in a formulation designed to control the pH
Necrosis
increase in cell death
aqueous
water based
syringeability
the ease with which a suspension can be drawn from a container into a syringe
injectability
the ease of flow when a suspensionis injected into a patient
Depot
the area in the muscle where the formulation is injected during an intramuscular injection
colloids
particles up to a hundred times smaller than those in suspension that are, however, likewise suspended in a solution.
viscosity
the thickness of a liquid. a measure of a liquid's resistance to flow.
Biocompatibility
not irritating; does not promote infection or abscess
wheal
a raised blister-like area on the skin caused by an intradermal injection
ophthalmic
related to the eye
lacrimal gland
the gland that produces tear for the eye
lacrimal canalicula
the tear ducts
conjunctiva
the eyelid lining
transcorneal transport
drug transfer into the eye
Nasal Mucosa
the cellular lining of the nose
nasal inhaler
a device which contains a drug that is vaporized by inhalation
nasal cavity
the cavity behind the nose and above the roof of the mouth that filters air and moves mucous and inhaled contaminants outward and away from the lungs
Alveolar Sacs (alveoli)
the small sacs of specialized tissue that transfer oxygen out od inspired air into the blood abd into the air for exhalation
inspiration
breathing in
Percutaneous absorption
the absorption of drugs through the skin, often for a systematic effect
Stratum corneum
the outermost cell layer of the epidermis
hydrates
absorbs water
Intrauterine device (IUD)
an intrauterine contraceptiv device that is placed in the uterus for a prolonged period of time
Contraceptive
device for formulation designed to prevent pregnancy
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Routes and Formulation
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Chapter 7
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2010-08-30T19:56:15Z
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