INJECTABLES
Injections are an important means of administering medical treatment. An injection is a method of putting medication into the body of the patient with a hollow needle and syringe which is pierced through the skin long enough for the medication to be forced into the body. There are generally three types of injections – subcutaneous (directed at tissues under the skin), intramuscular (into a muscle) and intravenous (into a vein). The correct choice of injection site and the use of precise technique influence the effectiveness of the medication. Compounded injections are often used to minimise the number of times the patient has to be injected
TRANSDERMAL CREAMS, GELS and SPRAYS
The major benefit of using creams or gels compared to capsules is that the amount of medication required is generally much less. Capsules and tablets are actively broken down (metabolised) by the gut wall and liver, which reduces their ability to get to the body cells where they function. Thus capsule preparations of medication generally require higher pharmacological dosing in order to achieve a clinical response. Transdermal creams and gels are able to deliver more than 90% of most medications compared to less than 5% when taken orally. |
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TROCHES
Troches are similar to a lozenge. They are specifically designed to dissolve in the mouth over a period of 15-30 minutes. Troches are formulated to ensure that the medication is absorbed directly through the blood stream, which avoids the destruction by the liver. It appears that between the upper cheek and the gum works as the best cavity for the troche to dissolve. You can rinse your mouth with warm water shortly before taking the troche to speed the process up slightly.
Troches are scored into quarters on the underside. They can be cut with a sharp knife into 1/2 or 1/4 doses.
Troches often combine multiple medications, which reduces the amount of medications a patient needs to take. The dosage depends on the directions of your Doctor.
Troches are provided in various pleasant tasting flavours and Panacea only uses “stevia” a natural sweetener to make the troche more palatable.
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