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forms of meds
forms of medications and their route
Term | Definition |
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aerosols | inhalation |
caplets | oral |
capsules | oral |
creams | topical, vaginal, rectal |
drops | otic, ophthalmic, nasal |
dry powder for inhalation | inhalation |
elixirs | oral |
emulsions | oral |
foams | vaginal |
gels | oral, topical, rectal |
injectable liquids | IV, IM, subcut, ID |
liniments | topical |
lotions | topical |
lozenges | oral |
mist | inhalation, nasal |
ointments | topical, ophthalmic, otic, vaginal, rectal |
patches | topical (transdermal) |
powders | topical |
powders for reconstitution | IV, IM, subcut, ID |
solid extracts, fluid extracts | oral |
solutions | oral, topical, vaginal, urethral, rectal (enemas) |
sprays | topical, nasal, inhalation, sublingual |
steam | inhalation |
suppositories | vaginal, rectal |
syrups | oral |
suspensions | oral |
tablets | oral, buccal, sublingual, vaginal |
tinctures | oral, topical |