FORMS OF DRUGS
Keywords:
drug forms, dosage forms, tablets, capsules, injections, pharmacology, administration, bioavailability, medication, therapyAbstract
Drug forms, also known as dosage forms, play a critical role in determining how medications are delivered to the body and how effectively they produce their therapeutic effects. The selection of an appropriate dosage form ensures accurate dosing, stability of the active substance, ease of administration, and improved patient compliance. Modern pharmacology offers a wide variety of drug forms designed for different routes of administration and clinical purposes. This article examines the classification of drug forms, their characteristics, methods of administration, and their significance in optimizing therapeutic outcomes
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