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Parenterals: Dosage forms
Injectable suspension
• Route:
They can be administered by the intramuscular, intra-articular or
subcutaneous routes of administration. When injected, the suspended
particles will dissolve slowly and provide a prolonged effect.
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Parenterals: Dosage forms
Injectable suspension
• Requirements:
➢ The use of appropriate particle size
➢ Any sediment should be readily dispersed upon shaking to give
stable formulations
➢ The particle size range of suspended matter does not change with
time and ensure the correct dose to be withdrawn and injected.
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