One liners from Some common terms related to various dosage forms in pharmacy.
Pharmaceutics useful terms and definitions (oneLiner Questions)
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A medicated solution meant for rinsing a body cavity
douche
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Viscous liquid preparations used for mouth and throat infections
Throat paints
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Aqueous solutions with a pleasant taste and odour used to make clean and deodorise the buccal cavity
mouthwashes
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Aqueous solutions used to prevent or treat throat infections
Gargles
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Liquid preparations eant for external application without friction
Lotion
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Liquid or semi liquid preparations meant for application to the skin with friction and rubbing
Liniment
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The viscous liquid oral preparations that are generally prescribed for the relief of cough
Linctus
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Clear, sweetened, aromatic, hydroalcholic liquidsintended for oral use are called
Elixirs
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A concentrated or nearly saturated solution of sucrose in purified water is called
syrup
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Finely divided solid doses forms of medicaments which are inhaled into nostrils for its antiseptic, bronchodilator and decongestion action are called
Snuffs
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An extra ordinary response to a drug which is different from its characteristic pharmacological action is called
Idiosyncrasy
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The part of the prescription consists of the directions to be given to the patient regarding the administration of the drug
Signatura (sig)
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The main part of the prescription order, contains the name and quantities for the prescribed ingredients
Inscription
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A written order from a registered medical practitioner, to the pharmacist to compound and dispense a specific medication for the patient
prescription
