Definition of Suppository. Meaning of Suppository. Synonyms of Suppository

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Definition of Suppository

Suppository
Suppository Sup*pos"i*to*ry, n.; pl. Suppositories. [LL. suppositorium, fr. L. suppositorius that is placed underneath: cf. F. suppositoire. See Supposition.] (Med.) A pill or bolus for introduction into the rectum; esp., a cylinder or cone of medicated cacao butter.

Meaning of Suppository from wikipedia

- are three types of suppositories, each to insert into a different sections: rectal suppositories into the ****, ****l suppositories into the ****,...
- methods include ****l tablets, ****l cream, ****l gel, ****l suppository and ****l ring. Medicines primarily delivered by intra****l administration...
- Artesunate suppositories are used for the treatment of malaria. Artesunate is an antimalarial water-soluble derivative of dihydroartemisinin. Artemisinins...
- generically. It is usually sold as 5 mg tablets, 10 mg suppositories, or 5 mg pediatric suppositories. It is also available as a 1.25 US fluid ounces (37 ml)...
- Alprostadil is sold in the United States as urethral suppositories and in injectable form. The suppositories are sold under the brand name Muse. The injectable...
- administration of medication may be performed with any of the following: A suppository, a solid drug delivery system inserted into the ****, where it dissolves...
- is the use of a non-medicated glycerin suppository. However, due to the relative hardiness of the suppository – necessary for its insertion into the human...
- various dosage forms, such as a topical cream, ointment, or ****l suppository. It is also available as an oral troche or throat lozenge as a prescription...
- results in a quicker rise in blood concentration. These are followed by suppository (anal or ****l insertion), insufflation (snorting), and ingestion (swallowing)...
- action: 12–72 hours (oral), 0.25–1 hour (rectal) Examples: glycerin suppositories (Hallens), sorbitol, lactulose, and PEG (Colyte, MiraLax) Lactulose...