Solution:
Emulsion:
bigger than 500nm = NEVER IV
Suspension:
bigger than 500nm = NEVER IV
Microemulsion/microsuspension:
very small -> can be used IV
Microemulsion:
Microsuspension:
W/O and O/W systems:
Injection vs Infusion
both: Liquid - parenteral
Injection (injectio):
Infusion (infusio):
can be given SC
Injection, infusion - requirements:
Requirement for all:
+ homogenous, particle free (solution)
Liquids for Oral and Rectal use:
Liquid for skin, mucous membrane:
Liquid for ophthalmology:
Difference between Steriods and NSAIDS in ophthalmology:
Steroid:
= causes immune suppression, so never use incase of viral infections
= decrease the healing of cornea
= use flourossence test –> turns green in case of damage
Liquid for - Otology, nasal cavity
Semi-solid:
Semi-solid:
Semi-solid ointment Active compounds:
Semi-solid ingredients:
VEHICLE:
Lipophilic:
= can not wash it with water, longer duration than hydrophilic
Hydrophilic:
Semi-solid ointment w/o:
can not be washed with water
Semi-solid ointment o/w:
Semi-solid:
cream, gel
Cream:
–> emulsifiers: Na-soap, Polysorbate
–> emuslifiers: Wool wax alcohol
Gel:
Semi-solid - eye ointment:
Active agent:
Vehicle:
= like the ointment, but always sterile!
= they always need to have eye or the opthalmic word in them
Semi-solid - intramammary infusion
Semi-solid - intramammary infusion
Semi-solid - intramammary infusion
Semi-solid - suppository:
Rectum and vagina
Properties:
Active agent:
Base/vehicle: