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Parenterals: Dosage forms

Dry powders

For injection (Sterile powders for solution) or
For injectable suspension (Sterile powders for suspension)

• They are formulations for drugs that are unstable in aqueous
medium (e.g., antibiotics).

• Upon reconstitution, they yield solutions or suspensions
conforming in all requirements for the specific injection.

• They consist of drug and other excipients to ensure the chemical
and physical stability of the product in a final-use container.

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Parenterals: Dosage forms

Dry powders

For injection (Sterile powders for solution) or
For injectable suspension (Sterile powders for suspension)

• They are reconstituted using sterile diluents.
• Reconstitution should be carried out using the specified diluent, it

shouldn’t be replaced with WFI or exchanged with other diluents.

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