Courses:Pulmonary Drug Delivery/Advantages of an aerosol
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2. What are the advantages of an aerosol?
Aerosol has a number of advantages which include:
1.A dose can be removed without contamination of remaining material. Stability is enhanced for those substances adversely affected by oxygen and / or moisture. When sterility is an important factor, it can be maintained while a dose is being dispensed. 2.The medication can be delivered directly to the affected area in a desired form such as spray, stream, quick breaking foam or stable foam. 3.Irritation produced by the mechanical application of topical medication is reduced or eliminated.Other advantages are ease and convenience of application and application of medication in a thin layer.
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