Types and forms of medicine

Today we are going to brief discussion about medicines and their different form. Maximum people know only solid form medicine which is not true. Medicine can be a different form like liquid, injection, etc. In this article, we will know different types of medicines step by step.

What Are Medicines?

In the easy word, we can say medicines are a combination of chemicals. We are using medicine to cure and or prevent diseases or illnesses. Nowadays we are using so many advanced medicines which are processing different types of pharmacy industry. In modern days, medicines are produced from a different variety of sources. Still, many medicines are developed from natural substances. Different types of medicine When we are talking about medicines, we only think about pills. Medicine is only about pills it is not right. But medicines can be prepared in any form, such as:

Liquid

The liquid form of medicine is easier to take or absorb. This type of liquid form of medicine can be called a ‘mixture’, ‘solution’, or ‘syrup’. Nowadays common liquids medicines are possible to get without any coloring.

Tablet

The tablet is a form of medicine and it is merged with types of functional ingredients. The functional ingredients are pressed into a round or oval solid shape and this is the process of the tablet form of medicines.

Capsules

This type of medicine’s active part is surrounded by a plastic shell and the plastic shell is dissolved slowly in the stomach. This type of medicine’s plastic shell is designed in a different color.

Other types of medicine form:

Topical medicines form

Topical medicines are creams form of medicine. It may be lotions or ointments which is directly applied to the skin. These types of medicines are coming in tubes or bottles. The active part of this medicine is mixed with the proper substance which makes it manageable to apply to the skin. Suppositories

The active element of the medicine is mixed with other substances and after in the medical industry, we are pressed into a ‘bullet shape’ by the machine. It is inserted into the bottom.

Inhalers

The active component of inhalers medicine is fired under pressure directly to the lungs. Inhalers are very difficult to use the first time. Before using try to learn properly from the doctor how to use.

Injection

The injection is different types of injection, We can divide injection into various types

Intramuscular or IM injections: These types of injections are given to a muscle.

Intrathecal injections

Intrathecal injections are used to give into the formation fluid and it is used to give around the spinal cord of the body.

Intravenous or IV injections

These types of injections are used to give a vein.

Conclusion

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