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OrderableDrugForm
Lvl Type, Domain name and/or Mnemonic code Concept ID Mnemonic Print Name Definition/Description
1 A: AdministrableDrugForm 14570
2   L:  (APPFUL) 14572 APPFUL Applicatorful
2   L:  (DROP) 14420 DROP Drops
2   L:  (PUFF) 14571 PUFF Puff
2   L:  (SCOOP) 14574 SCOOP Scoops
2   L:  (SPRY) 14573 SPRY Sprays
1 A: DispensableDrugForm 14412
2   A: GasDrugForm 14568 Any elastic aeriform fluid in which the molecules are separated from one another and have free paths.
3     L:  (GASINHL) 14569 GASINHL Gas for Inhalation
2   A: GasLiquidMixture 14545
3     S: AerosolDrugForm (AER) 14551 AER Aerosol
4       L:  (BAINHL) 14553 BAINHL Breath Activated Inhaler
4       L:  (INHLSOL) 14555 INHLSOL Inhalant Solution
4       L:  (MDINHL) 14552 MDINHL Metered Dose Inhaler
4       L:  (NASSPRY) 14554 NASSPRY Nasal Spray
3     S: FoamDrugForm (FOAM) 14546 FOAM Foam
4       S: VaginalFoam (VAGFOAM) 14549 VAGFOAM Vaginal foam
5         L:  (VAGFOAMAPL) 14550 VAGFOAMAPL Vaginal foam with applicator
4       L:  (FOAMAPL) 14547 FOAMAPL Foam with Applicator
4       L:  (RECFORM) 14548 RECFORM Rectal foam
3     L:  (DERMSPRY) 14556 DERMSPRY Dermal Spray
3     L:  (RECSPRY) 14557 RECSPRY Rectal Spray
3     L:  (VAGSPRY) 14558 VAGSPRY Vaginal Spray
2   A: GasSolidSpray 14559
3     S: InhalantDrugForm (INHL) 14560 INHL Inhalant
4       L:  (BAINHLPWD) 14562 BAINHLPWD Breath Activated Powder Inhaler
4       L:  (INHLPWD) 14561 INHLPWD Inhalant Powder
4       L:  (MDINHLPWD) 14563 MDINHLPWD Metered Dose Powder Inhaler
4       L:  (NASINHL) 14564 NASINHL Nasal Inhalant
4       L:  (ORINHL) 14565 ORINHL Oral Inhalant
3     L:  (PWDSPRY) 14567 PWDSPRY Powder Spray
3     L:  (SPRYADAPT) 14566 SPRYADAPT Spray with Adaptor
2   A: Liquid 14413 A state of substance that is an intermediate one entered into as matter goes from solid to gas; liquids are also intermediate in that they have neither the orderliness of a crystal nor the randomness of a gas. (Note: This term should not be used to describe solutions, only pure chemicals in their liquid state.)
3     S: LiquidCleanser (LIQCLN) 14414 LIQCLN Liquid Cleanser
4       L:  (LIQSOAP) 14415 LIQSOAP Medicated Liquid Soap
4       L:  (SHMP) 14416 SHMP Shampoo A liquid soap or detergent used to clean the hair and scalp and is often used as a vehicle for dermatologic agents.
3     S: OilDrugForm (OIL) 14417 OIL Oil An unctuous, combustible substance which is liquid, or easily liquefiable, on warming, and is soluble in ether but insoluble in water. Such substances, depending on their origin, are classified as animal, mineral, or vegetable oils.
4       L:  (TOPOIL) 14418 TOPOIL Topical Oil
3     S: SolutionDrugForm (SOL) 14419 SOL Solution A liquid preparation that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved, i.e., molecularly dispersed, in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
4       S: DropsDrugForm (DROP) 14420 DROP Drops
5         L:  (NDROP) 14422 NDROP Nasal Drops
5         L:  (OPDROP) 14421 OPDROP Ophthalmic Drops
5         L:  (ORDROP) 14423 ORDROP Oral Drops
5         L:  (OTDROP) 14424 OTDROP Otic Drops
4       S: IrrigationSolution (IRSOL) 14427 IRSOL Irrigation Solution A sterile solution intended to bathe or flush open wounds or body cavities; they're used topically, never parenterally.
5         L:  (DOUCHE) 14428 DOUCHE Douche A liquid preparation, intended for the irrigative cleansing of the vagina, that is prepared from powders, liquid solutions, or liquid concentrates and contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mutually miscible solvents.
5         L:  (ENEMA) 14429 ENEMA Enema A rectal preparation for therapeutic, diagnostic, or nutritive purposes.
5         L:  (OPIRSOL) 14430 OPIRSOL Ophthalmic Irrigation Solution
4       S: OralSolution (ORALSOL) 14431 ORALSOL Oral Solution
5         L:  (ELIXIR) 14432 ELIXIR Elixir A clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened hydroalcoholic liquid containing dissolved medicinal agents; it is intended for oral use.
5         L:  (ORDROP) 14423 ORDROP Oral Drops
5         L:  (RINSE) 14434 RINSE Mouthwash/Rinse An aqueous solution which is most often used for its deodorant, refreshing, or antiseptic effect.
5         L:  (SYRUP) 14433 SYRUP Syrup An oral solution containing high concentrations of sucrose or other sugars; the term has also been used to include any other liquid dosage form prepared in a sweet and viscid vehicle, including oral suspensions.
4       S: TopicalSolution (TOPSOL) 14437 TOPSOL Topical Solution
5         L:  (LIN) 14438 LIN Liniment A solution or mixture of various substances in oil, alcoholic solutions of soap, or emulsions intended for external application.
5         L:  (MUCTOPSOL) 14440 MUCTOPSOL Mucous Membrane Topical Solution
5         L:  (TINC) 14439 TINC Tincture
4       L:  (IPSOL) 14425 IPSOL Intraperitoneal Solution
4       L:  (IVSOL) 14426 IVSOL Intravenous Solution
4       L:  (RECSOL) 14436 RECSOL Rectal Solution
2   A: LiquidLiquidEmulsion 14463 A two-phase system in which one liquid is dispersed throughout another liquid in the form of small droplets.
3     S: CreamDrugForm (CRM) 14466 CRM Cream A semisolid dosage form containing one or more drug substances dissolved or dispersed in a suitable base; more recently, the term has been restricted to products consisting of oil-in-water emulsions or aqueous microcrystalline dispersions of long chain fatty acids or alcohols that are water washable and more cosmetically and aesthetically acceptable.
4       S: VaginalCream (VAGCRM) 14473 VAGCRM Vaginal Cream
5         L:  (VAGCRMAPL) 14474 VAGCRMAPL Vaginal Cream with Applicator
4       L:  (NASCRM) 14467 NASCRM Nasal Cream
4       L:  (OPCRM) 14468 OPCRM Ophthalmic Cream
4       L:  (ORCRM) 14469 ORCRM Oral Cream
4       L:  (OTCRM) 14470 OTCRM Otic Cream
4       L:  (RECCRM) 14471 RECCRM Rectal Cream
4       L:  (TOPCRM) 14472 TOPCRM Topical Cream
3     S: LotionDrugForm (LTN) 14464 LTN Lotion The term "lotion" has been used to categorize many topical suspensions, solutions and emulsions intended for application to the skin.
4       L:  (TOPLTN) 14465 TOPLTN Topical Lotion
3     S: OintmentDrugForm (OINT) 14475 OINT Ointment A semisolid preparation intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
4       S: VaginalOintment (VAGOINT) 14482 VAGOINT Vaginal Ointment
5         L:  (VAGOINTAPL) 14483 VAGOINTAPL Vaginal Ointment with Applicator
4       L:  (NASOINT) 14479 NASOINT Nasal Ointment
4       L:  (OINTAPL) 14476 OINTAPL Ointment with Applicator
4       L:  (OPOINT) 14477 OPOINT Ophthalmic Ointment
4       L:  (OTOINT) 14478 OTOINT Otic Ointment
4       L:  (RECOINT) 14480 RECOINT Rectal Ointment
4       L:  (TOPOINT) 14481 TOPOINT Topical Ointment
2   A: LiquidSolidSuspension 14441 A liquid preparation which consists of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid phase in which the particles are not soluble.
3     S: GelDrugForm (GEL) 14442 GEL Gel A semisolid system consisting of either suspensions made up of small inorganic particles or large organic molecules interpenetrated by a liquid.
4       S: VaginalGel (VAGGEL) 14449 VAGGEL Vaginal Gel
5         L:  (VGELAPL) 14450 VGELAPL Vaginal Gel with Applicator
4       L:  (GELAPL) 14443 GELAPL Gel with Applicator
4       L:  (NASGEL) 14444 NASGEL Nasal Gel
4       L:  (OPGEL) 14445 OPGEL Ophthalmic Gel
4       L:  (OTGEL) 14446 OTGEL Otic Gel
4       L:  (TOPGEL) 14447 TOPGEL Topical Gel
4       L:  (URETHGEL) 14448 URETHGEL Urethral Gel
3     S: PasteDrugForm (PASTE) 14451 PASTE Paste A semisolid dosage form that contains one or more drug substances intended for topical application.
4       L:  (PUD) 14453 PUD Pudding
4       L:  (TPASTE) 14452 TPASTE Toothpaste A paste formulation intended to clean and/or polish the teeth, and which may contain certain additional agents.
3     S: SuspensionDrugForm (SUSP) 14454 SUSP Suspension
4       S: OralSuspension (ORSUSP) 14457 ORSUSP Oral Suspension
5         S: ExtendedReleaseSuspension (ERSUSP) 14458 ERSUSP Extended-Release Suspension
6           L:  (ERSUSP12) 14459 ERSUSP12 12 Hour Extended-Release Suspension
6           L:  (ERSUSP24) 14460 ERSUSP24 24 Hour Extended Release Suspension
4       L:  (ITSUSP) 14455 ITSUSP Intrathecal Suspension
4       L:  (OPSUSP) 14456 OPSUSP Ophthalmic Suspension
4       L:  (OTSUSP) 14461 OTSUSP Otic Suspension
4       L:  (RECSUSP) 14462 RECSUSP Rectal Suspension
2   A: SolidDrugForm 14484
3     S: BarDrugForm (BAR) 14485 BAR Bar
4       S: BarSoapDrugForm (BARSOAP) 14486 BARSOAP Bar Soap
5         L:  (MEDBAR) 14487 MEDBAR Medicated Bar Soap
4       L:  (CHEWBAR) 14488 CHEWBAR Chewable Bar A solid dosage form usually in the form of a rectangle that is meant to be chewed.
3     S: PadDrugForm (PAD) 14497 PAD Pad
4       L:  (MEDPAD) 14498 MEDPAD Medicated Pad
3     S: PatchDrugForm (PATCH) 14499 PATCH Patch A drug delivery system that contains an adhesived backing and that permits its ingredients to diffuse from some portion of it (e.g., the backing itself, a reservoir, the adhesive, or some other component) into the body from the external site where it is applied.
4       S: TransdermalPatch (TPATCH) 14500 TPATCH Transdermal Patch
5         L:  (TPATH16) 14501 TPATH16 16 Hour Transdermal Patch
5         L:  (TPATH24) 14502 TPATH24 24 Hour Transdermal Patch
5         L:  (TPATH2WK) 14505 TPATH2WK Biweekly Transdermal Patch
5         L:  (TPATH72) 14503 TPATH72 72 Hour Transdermal Patch
5         L:  (TPATHWK) 14504 TPATHWK Weekly Transdermal Patch
3     S: PillDrugForm (PILL) 14506 PILL Pill A small, round solid dosage form containing a medicinal agent intended for oral administration.
4       S: CapsuleDrugForm (CAP) 14507 CAP Capsule A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container or "shell" made from a suitable form of gelatin.
5         S: OralCapsule (ORCAP) 14508 ORCAP Oral Capsule
6           S: EntericCoatedCapsule (ENTCAP) 14509 ENTCAP Enteric Coated Capsule
7             L:  (ERENTCAP) 14510 ERENTCAP Extended Release Enteric Coated Capsule
6           S: ExtendedReleaseCapsule (ERCAP) 14511 ERCAP Extended Release Capsule A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin, and which releases a drug (or drugs) in such a manner to allow a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to that drug (or drugs) presented as a conventional dosage form.
7             L:  (ERCAP12) 14513 ERCAP12 12 Hour Extended Release Capsule
7             L:  (ERCAP24) 14514 ERCAP24 24 Hour Extended Release Capsule
7             L:  (ERECCAP) 14512 ERECCAP Extended Release Enteric Coated Capsule
4       S: TabletDrugForm (TAB) 14515 TAB Tablet A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
5         S: OralTablet (ORTAB) 14516 ORTAB Oral Tablet
6           S: BuccalTablet (BUCTAB) 14518 BUCTAB Buccal Tablet
7             L:  (SRBUCTAB) 14519 SRBUCTAB Sustained Release Buccal Tablet
6           S: EntericCoatedTablet (ECTAB) 14524 ECTAB Enteric Coated Tablet
7             L:  (ERECTAB) 14525 ERECTAB Extended Release Enteric Coated Tablet
6           S: ExtendedReleaseTablet (ERTAB) 14526 ERTAB Extended Release Tablet A solid dosage form containing a drug which allows at least a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to that drug presented in conventional dosage form.
7             L:  (ERECTAB) 14525 ERECTAB Extended Release Enteric Coated Tablet
7             L:  (ERTAB12) 14528 ERTAB12 12 Hour Extended Release Tablet
7             L:  (ERTAB24) 14527 ERTAB24 24 Hour Extended Release Tablet
6           L:  (CAPLET) 14517 CAPLET Caplet
6           L:  (CHEWTAB) 14520 CHEWTAB Chewable Tablet A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents that is intended to be chewed, producing a pleasant tasting residue in the oral cavity that is easily swallowed and does not leave a bitter or unpleasant after-taste.
6           L:  (CPTAB) 14521 CPTAB Coated Particles Tablet
6           L:  (DISINTAB) 14523 DISINTAB Disintegrating Tablet A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances which disintegrates rapidly, usually within a matter of seconds, when placed upon the tongue.
6           L:  (DRTAB) 14522 DRTAB Delayed Release Tablet
6           L:  (ORTROCHE) 14530 ORTROCHE Lozenge/Oral Troche A solid preparation containing one or more medicaments, usually in a flavored, sweetened base which is intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth.
6           L:  (SLTAB) 14531 SLTAB Sublingual Tablet
5         L:  (VAGTAB) 14532 VAGTAB Vaginal Tablet
3     S: PowderDrugForm (POWD) 14534 POWD Powder An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
4       S: TopicalPowder (TOPPWD) 14535 TOPPWD Topical Powder
5         L:  (RECPWD) 14536 RECPWD Rectal Powder
5         L:  (VAGPWD) 14537 VAGPWD Vaginal Powder
3     S: SuppositoryDrugForm (SUPP) 14538 SUPP Suppository A solid body of various weights and shapes, adapted for introduction into the rectal, vaginal, or urethral orifice of the human body; they usually melt, soften, or dissolve at body temperature.
4       L:  (RECSUPP) 14539 RECSUPP Rectal Suppository
4       L:  (URETHSUPP) 14541 URETHSUPP Urethral suppository
4       L:  (VAGSUPP) 14540 VAGSUPP Vaginal Suppository
3     S: SwabDrugForm (SWAB) 14542 SWAB Swab A wad of absorbent material usually wound around one end of a small stick and used for applying medication or for removing material from an area.
4       L:  (MEDSWAB) 14543 MEDSWAB Medicated swab
3     L:  (BEAD) 14489 BEAD Beads A solid dosage form in the shape of a small ball.
3     L:  (CAKE) 14490 CAKE Cake
3     L:  (CEMENT) 14491 CEMENT Cement A substance that serves to produce solid union between two surfaces.
3     L:  (CRYS) 14492 CRYS Crystals A naturally produced angular solid of definite form in which the ultimate units from which it is built up are systematically arranged; they are usually evenly spaced on a regular space lattice.
3     L:  (DISK) 14493 DISK Disk A circular plate-like organ or structure.
3     L:  (FLAKE) 14494 FLAKE Flakes
3     L:  (GRAN) 14495 GRAN Granules A small particle or grain.
3     L:  (GUM) 14496 GUM ChewingGum A sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic material of various shapes which when chewed, releases a drug substance into the oral cavity.
3     L:  (PELLET) 14533 PELLET Pellet A small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly purified drug (with or without excipients) made by the formation of granules, or by compression and molding.
3     L:  (WAFER) 14544 WAFER Wafer A thin slice of material containing a medicinal agent.

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