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level: level 6 - Glycerin Suppositories

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level questions: level 6 - Glycerin Suppositories

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a hygroscopic material, contributes to the laxative effect of the suppository by drawing water from the intestine and from its irritant action on the mucous lining.	Glycerin
Glycerin suppositories Solidifying Agent:	Sodium Stearate (A SOAP)
Because of the hygroscopic nature of glycerin, the suppositories attract moisture and should be maintained in tight containers, preferably at temperatures below __	25˚C (77˚F).
Tend to be thinner and tapered, often about 5 mm in diameter. Used in the treatment of local infections, and a much smaller urethral suppository has been introduced for the administration of alprostadil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.	URETHRAL SUPPOSITORIES
A single-use medicated transurethral system for the delivery of the drug to the male urethra. Indicated for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction	Alprostadil Urethral Microsuppository (MUSE)
VAGINAL SUPPOSITORIES are employed principally to: __	-To combat infections in the female genitourinary tract, - To restore the vaginal mucosa to its normal state, and - For contraception.
1 a spermicide, is employed for vaginal contraception . 2 found in vaginal preparations to restore the vaginal mucosa to its normal state.	1 Nonoxynol-9 2 Estrogenic substances Ex. dienestrol
are WATER-MISCIBLE and are generally sufficiently firm for the patient to handle and insert without great difficulty. However, to make the task easier, many manufacturers provide plastic insertion devices that are used to hold the suppository or tablet for proper placement within the vagina .	polyethylene glycol–based vaginal suppositories
Counseling Points for VAGINAL SUPPOSITORY	1 The suppository should be inserted HIGH into the vagina with the provided applicator. 2 The patient should not discontinue therapy when the symptoms abate, and Patient should notify her physician if burning, irritation, or any signs of an allergic reaction occur. 3 When vaginal inserts (i.e., compressed tablets) are prescribed, the pharmacist should instruct the woman to dip the tablet into water quickly before insertion. 4 Because it is formulated from an oleaginous bases, it could be messy .
Vaginal tablets are more widely used vaginal suppositories, because are easier to manufacture, more stable, and less messy. are usually ovoid prepared by tablet compression and are accompanied in their packaging with a plastic inserter, a device for easy placement of the tablet within the vagina.	VAGINAL INSERTS (Tablets)
1 __ contain the same types of anti-infective and hormonal substances as vaginal suppositories. 2 Some vaginal inserts are __ containing medication to be released intra-vaginally	1 Vaginal tablets 2 capsules of gelatin
recent preparation cosmetic and medical purposes unique, convenient, relatively stable, easy to prepare dosage form for topical delivery of drugs	Medication sticks