Abstract

Basics of Compounding: Compounding Suppositories: Part I - Theoretical Considerations

Author(s): Allen Loyd V Jr

Issue: Jul/Aug 2000 - Compounding for Hospice and Cancer Patients

Page(s): 289-293

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Abstract

The author discusses applications/uses of suppositories, their physicochemical considerations, the presence of water, hygroscopicity, viscosity, brittleness, density, volume contraction, special problems, incompatibilities, rate of drug release, bases, oil-soluble bases, hydrogenated vegetable oil bases, water-soluble bases and stability.

Related Keywords

  • analgesics
  • antiasthmatics
  • antinauseants
  • hormones
  • local effect
  • rectal
  • suppositories
  • suppository
  • systemic effect
  • urethral
  • vaginal

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  • HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE
  • PEDIATRICS
  • SUPPORT

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