HSS 3106 Chapter 6: Drug Forms
12 Jan 2019
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Humans/animals body fluids and glands of animals can act as drugs i. e hormone (adrenaline, insulin, thyroid), enzymes (pancreatin, pepsin) Minerals provide inorganic materials unobtainable from plants & animals, used as they occur in nature i. e sodium, iodine, potassium, iron, gold (comes in different oxidative states) used to prep meds. Synthetic sources do not exist in nature, can be organic or inorganic; evolved from application of chem, bio, and computer tech; derived from artificial substances: most meds are synthetic for mass production i. e contraceptives, demerol, sulfonamides. Engineered sources result of gene splicing, genetic engineering, gene therapy i. e insulin, tpa, gh. Solid drugs convenient way to take unpleasant tasting or irritating drugs. Pills: single-dose unit of medicine, powdered drug mixed with liquid and rolled into round or oval shape. Capsules: external shell usually made of gelatin encapsulates drug in powder, granule, liquid, or combination of these; used when med have an unpleasant odor or taste.
