Classification Of Pharmaceutical Solution
Solutions are homogeneous liquid dispersion of a solute (solid, liquid or gas) dissolved in a suitable vehicle (water, alcohol or any other solvent mixture). Pharmaceutical solutions are solutions with medication as part of the solute. The components making up a solution are termed the solute and the solvent depending on their relative proportions (component in lower proportion is termed solute). Pharmaceutical solution Solutions intended for oral administration usually contain sweeteners, flavors, and colors to make the medication more attractive and palatable to the patient. They may contain stabilizers to maintain the physicochemical stability of the drug and preservatives to prevent the growth of microorganisms in the solution. Read Also : Overview Of Pharmaceutical Solution Classification Of Solution Solution can be classified into: 1. Isotonic solutions: have similar tonicity as biological fluids. 2. Saturated solutions: are solutions which, at a given temperature and pressu...
