Pharmaceutical Terms Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- capsule: a common oral dosage form that contains a powder in a hard shell made of gelatin.
- controlled release: although still widely used, this is an old term that has been replaced by modified release.
- dissolution test: a standardized test for monitoring the rate of release of drug from a solid dosage form e.g, a tablet.
- drug: also known as the 'active'.
- enteric coat: a coat that does not dissolve in the low ph of the stomach but does dissolve in the higher ph environment of the intestine.
- excipient: the non-drug ingredients used in medicines.
- implant: a solid polymer matrix that is inserted under the skin and gives externed release of the drug.
- medicine: a term commonly used by the general public for dosage forms.
- oral: given by mouth.
- parenteral: given by injection.
- tablet: an oral dosage form made by compressing a powder, mixture or granules.
