Pharmacology

Drug Vehicles

  • Solutions: cause less blurring of vision than ointments
    • Ingredients can be added to increase viscosity (see above)
  • Semisolids/ointments: increased duration of action because of reduced dilution/clearance and prolonged corneal contact
    • Blur vision and can cause contact dermatitis
  • Slow-release preparations
    • Ocular…
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