2. PARENTERALS
The term derived from Greek word ‛Para’ outside &
‛Enterone’ intestine.
Parenterals are sterile solutions or suspension of drug
in aqueous or oily vehicle
Parenteral drugs are administered directly in to the
veins, muscles or under the skin , or more specialized
tissues such as spinal cord.
Term parenteral used for any drug/fluid whose
delivery doesn’t utilize the alimentary canal for
entering in to the body tissues.
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3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Stability
Sterility
Free from pyrogens & toxins
Free from foreign particles
Isotonic
Chemical purity
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