Pharmacy — definition?
Science of transforming chemicals into medicines.
Medicine Development — process?
Formulating chemicals into safe, effective dosage forms.
API — role?
Chemical responsible for therapeutic effect.
Excipients — function?
Inactive ingredients aiding stability and delivery.
Diluents — purpose?
Add bulk to tablets for handling.
Binders — role?
Hold powder particles together in tablets.
Disintegrants — function?
Help tablets break apart in the body.
Lubricants — purpose?
Prevent sticking during manufacturing.
Coatings — role?
Protect, mask taste, control release.
Dosage Form — definition?
Physical form of the drug for administration.
Solid Forms — examples?
Tablets, capsules, suppositories.
Liquid Forms — examples?
Solutions, suspensions, syrups.
Bioavailability — meaning?
Proportion of drug reaching systemic circulation.
First-Pass Metabolism — effect?
Liver reduces active drug before systemic circulation.
Immediate Release — characteristic?
Releases drug quickly for rapid effect.
Extended Release — characteristic?
Releases drug slowly over time.
Swallow — counseling term?
Pass tablets or capsules down the throat.
Apply — counseling term?
Spread topical medication on skin.
Test your knowledge with 9 questions on Pharmacy Formulation and Drug Delivery.
1. When was pharmacy officially recognized as a scientific discipline focused on transforming chemicals into medicines?
2. What is the alternative term used interchangeably with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) in pharmaceutical terminology?
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