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By: Nelson T. Tubon, B.S. Pharm.; B.S. S. Ed.; R.Ph.; M.S. Pharm.; Ph.D. B.M.
Exercise 5
Pharmaceutical
Dosage Forms
Dosage Form
also known as pharmaceuticals.
Terms
Parenteral Dosage Forms are
preparation introduced into the body by
injection through the skin, the mucous, or the
serous membranes
Dosage forms for inhalation are
preparations intended to be finally dispensed
or vaporized to the mucous membranes of the
lower part of the respiratory tract.
Terms
Oral Dosage Forms - are preparations
intended to be taken orally.
Rectal Dosage Forms - are preparations
employed for systemic effect or a local
action through the rectum.
Term
Dosage Forms For Topical application
are preparations intended to be applied on
the skin or instilled into eyes, nose, or ears.
LIQUIDS
A.Solutions a homogenous mixture
that is prepared by dissolving a solid or liquid
or gas in another liquid; it represents a group
of preparations in which the molecules of the
solute or dissolved substances are dispersed
among those of the solvent
Solutions
Water used mainly as a vehicle and as a solvent
Solutions
Diluted acids aqueous solutions of suitable
Solutions
Gargles aqueous solutions used for
Solutions
Nasal solutions usually aqueous solutions
NON-AQUEOUS
Collodion liquid preparations containing
NON-AQUEOUS
Inhalations are solutions of drugs
administered by
the nasal or oral
respiratory route for local or systemic effect.
Liniments solutions or mixtures of various
substances in oil, alcoholic solutions of
soap or emulsions.
Oleovitamins fish liver oils diluted with
edible vegetable oil or solutions of volatile
substances of the indicated vitamins or
vitamin concentrates (usually A and D) in
fish liver oil.
NON-AQUEOUS
Spirits known as essences; are alcoholic
of
MEDICATED
intended for external applications to the
skin or mucous membranes.
CATAPLASM a soft moist mass of meals,
herb, seed usually applied hot in clothes.
PASTES concentrates of absorptive
powders dispersed in petrolatum or
hydrophilic petrolatum
POWDERS
Oral powders generally supplied as finely
BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS
Vaccines a suspension of attenuated (live) or
camphor) Liniment
Cold Rub (Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptus oil)
Ointment
Aceiti Manzanilla Solution
Acrinol Tincture
White Henna Powder
Sebo De Macho Ointment
Caladryl (Calamine) Lotion
Nizoral (Ketoconazole) Cream, Shampoo, Tablet
Ointment, Solution
Dulcolax (Bisacodyl) - Tablet, Suppository
Dimetapp (Brompeniramine maleate) - Syrup
Ponstan (Mefenamic Acid) Capsule SF 250
mg; Tablet 500 mg; Suspension
Nitro-Dur (Nitroglycerin) Transdermal Patch
Nitroglycerin Tablet; Transdermal Patch
Examples of Tablets
Therapharma
3. Tylenol Paracetamol - Janssen
4. Neozep
Phenylpropanolamine,chlorphenamine
maleate, paracetamol Myra/Unilab
5. Flanax Naproxen Roche
Example of Capsules
propoxyphene Lilly
Ease of administrations
Stability purposes
Portability/ conveniently carried
Elegance
Accurate dosage
Manufactured at lower cost
Optimal drug action and others
INTERNSHIP 1
By: Nelson T. Tubon, B.S. Pharm.; B.S. S. Ed.; R.Ph.; M.S. Pharm.; Ph.D. B.M.
Exercise 6
THE PRESCRIPTION
Nelson T. Tubon, M.D.
3JR Pacific Medical Center
Blk 6 Lot 1 Nepo Homes Subdivision
Km 37 Pulong Buhangin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan
Nelson T. Tubon, MD
Lic. No.: 95555
PTR No. 123456789
TN:967854321
Date:
PRESCRIPTION
from the Latin words: prae before and
Parts of Prescription
1. Prescribers Information. The name of the
Parts of Prescription
4. Rx Symbol or Superscription. The Rx symbol is a Latin verb
Parts of Prescription
6. Dispensing Directions to Pharmacist or Subscription.
on
Parts of Prescription
8. Refill Information. If refill information is
Dispensing Procedures
1. Dispensing should be done by
Pharmacist
2. Partial Filling is allowed and must be
reflected in the prescription
Questions
1. Enumerate at least two responsibilities
Questions
2.
B.Refilling Prescription
a. taking drugs for longer period of time unless it is
under supervision
b. taking other medications with identical
composition which provides the same therapeutic
effect which are sometimes prescribed by other
doctor
c. taking food found in the diets that are
contraindicated to the prescribed drugs
d. letting other members of the family or friends to
use his medicine
C.Dispensing Prescription
a. the proper use of drugs
b. the need to discontinue the use of the drug if
certain reactions develop
c. the need to see the doctor if serious reactions
develop, if the condition has been a long term
problem
d. the danger of using the OTC drugs when
prescribed medication is the possible duplication of
the drug or therapeutic action
e. the danger of self-diagnosis and self medication
PARTS OF PRESCRIPTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Patient Information
Date
Superscription or Rx symbol
Inscription or medication prescribed
Subscription or dispensing direction
Transcription, signs and signature or the direction
to the patient
Refill, special labeling or other instruction
Prescribers signature, address, and other
pertinent information
INTERPRETATIONS
1.
Prohibited Drugs
1.
Opium Brown mixture Tablet and Liquid
2.
Codein Codeine sulfate H.T. and T.T.
3.
Pethidine Demerol Ampul and Vial
4.
Codein Dolo-Adamon Supplement and Tablet
5.
Opium + alcohol Elixir Paregoric
6.
Fentanyl Innovar Injection
7.
Morphine Morphine Sulfate H.T., Ampule,
Tablet
8.
Alfentanyl Rapifen Injection
9.
Hydrocodone Deka Syrup
10. Dihydrocodeinone Ruminon syrup
Regulated Drugs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
No.1
7.
Dexamphetamine Dexedrine Spansule
8.
Propoxyphene napsylate Doloxene Plain Tablet
9.
Propoxyphene hydrochloride Doloxene compound 65
capsule
10. Pipradol Gadexyl Tablet
Regulated Drugs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Regulated Drugs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
INTERNSHIP 1
By: Nelson T. Tubon, B.S. Pharm.; B.S. S. Ed.; R.Ph.; M.S. Pharm.; Ph.D. B.M.
Exercise 7
PROCESSING
PRESCRIPTION
R
Prescription written
by authorized
prescriber
Patient presents
prescription to the
pharmacy
LABEL
Prescription is prepared.
Correct amount of med
prescribed is measured and
placed into container
Prescription is prepared by
pharmacy technician, and
final check done by
pharmacist
1.Howisaprescriptionprocessed?
receiving the
prescription
reading and checking
the prescription
numbering and dating
Labeling
preparing the
prescription
packaging
rechecking
delivering and patient
counseling
recording and filling
pricing the prescription
3.Whatisthepurposeofnumberingand
datingtheprescription?
4.Informationtoberecordedinthe
prescriptionbook.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
name of physician
name of the drug
quantity
date when dispensed
balance (quantity if any)
pharmacist signature, etc