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Fillers Inert substances that fill space or cover tablet. Scored Allow dosage to be cut in half if needed Chewable For people who have difficulty swallowing tablets; For children who are unable to swallow large tablets. Enteric Coated Protect drug through the acidic environment of the stomach, until it reaches the more alkaline intestine; delay release of drug as to not irritate the stomach; Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT) Dissolve in mouth without water; For people who have difficulty swallowing medication Caplet Refers to the shape of the tablet; Are smooth sided and easier to swallow. Capsule Gelatin container; Hard shell composed of sugar, gelatin and water; Soft hold medications in a liquid form; typically symmetrical Lozenges A tablet to be dissolved in the mouth; release medication slowly; local action in the mouth and or throat; similar to hard candy. Troches A tablet to be dissolved in the mouth; release medication slowly; local action in the mouth and or throat; flat with a chalky consistency. Biomaterials Form capsules, tablets or implants; Polymers that combine/encapsulate a drug; drug is released in a predetermined and predictable way; more expensive to manufacture. Implants Sterile; Solid; Inserted into a body cavity or under skin; with rate controlling excipients. Excipients Inactive substances used as a carrier for the active ingredients of a medication Transdermal Patches Solid; released into the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream over time; easy to apply; eliminate possible upset stomach. Syrups Sugar based solutions with dissolved medication; more viscous than water. Elixers Sweetened solution; dissolved medication in a base of water and alcohol; alcohol is required as a solvent; Sprays Water base or Alcohol base; pump type dispenser; Inhalants/Aerosols Delivery to the bronchial tree; particles extremely small; vaporizers; nebulizers; MDI Metered Dose Inhalers AeroChamber (spacer) Chamber holds medication until each puff can be inhaled; Allows patient to take a breath of medication without worry of poor timing and coordination; Emulsions two or more immiscible liquids; one liquid is dispersed throughout the other; fairly unstable; Emulsifier substance that stabilizes and emulsion; improves stability and dispersion Suspensions Small solid particles hanging in a solution; Oral suspensions need a "shake well" auxiliary label; Many injectable suspension are inactivated by vigorous shaking, be sure to follow manufacturer's directions. Enemas Drug is suspended in a solution and infused into the rectum. Retention Enemas Deliver medication to the body in a manner to bypass the stomach Evacuation Enemas Evacuate the bowel; to prepare for surgery, or examination of the intestine; Examples of Enemas Fleet enema (treat occasional constipation) Creams Topical applications; Part oil, part water with an emulsifier; Can be used vaginally or rectally;