Dosage Forms & Basic
Concepts
Drug: an agent used to diagnose, mitigate, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Key
qualities include diverse actions and effects on the body. Dosage forms
deliver APIs to the site of action while minimizing adverse effects (e.g.,
tablets, capsules, syrups, injections, ointments, patches).
, Routes of Administration
Common routes: oral, parenteral, rectal, inhalation, topical, ocular, etc.
Choose the most effective route and establish dosing guidelines for varying
ages, weights, and illness states.
Concepts
Drug: an agent used to diagnose, mitigate, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Key
qualities include diverse actions and effects on the body. Dosage forms
deliver APIs to the site of action while minimizing adverse effects (e.g.,
tablets, capsules, syrups, injections, ointments, patches).
, Routes of Administration
Common routes: oral, parenteral, rectal, inhalation, topical, ocular, etc.
Choose the most effective route and establish dosing guidelines for varying
ages, weights, and illness states.
