Knowra Dosage form Dosage form A dosage form is the physical form in which a medicine is produced and administered, such as a tablet, capsule, solution, or injection. It combines the active drug with materials and structure suited to delivery.
Active pharmaceutical ingredient : The substance in a medicine responsible for its intended pharmacological effect. The dosage form carries this drug substance in a usable, measurable preparation.
Oral administration : The delivery of a substance into the body through the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Tablets, capsules, and oral liquids are designed for this common route.
Dissolution (pharmacy) : The process by which a solid drug dissolves in a liquid to form a solution. Many solid dosage forms must dissolve before their drug can be absorbed.
Tablet : A solid unit dosage form made by compressing or otherwise shaping a mixture of ingredients. Tablets are a common solid form, often valued for portability and dose uniformity.
Pharmaceutical excipient : An ingredient in a medicine other than its active pharmaceutical ingredient. Excipients shape dosage forms, supporting stability, manufacture, and administration.
Parenteral administration : Drug delivery by routes that bypass the gastrointestinal tract, commonly by injection or infusion. Injectable dosage forms must meet requirements for sterility and safe administration.
Drug release : The movement of an active drug out of its dosage form into the surrounding environment. The dosage form's materials and structure control when and how quickly drug becomes available.
Capsule (pharmacy) : A unit dosage form in which a drug preparation is enclosed in a dissolvable shell. Capsules offer an alternative solid form that can contain powders, granules, or liquids.
Drug delivery : The methods and systems used to bring a drug into the body and control its availability. Dosage form is one design choice within the broader task of delivering drugs.
Topical medication : A medicine applied to a body surface, usually to produce a local effect. Creams, ointments, and gels adapt medicines for application to skin or other surfaces.
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