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Exam 2 Flashcards

1
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if a drug is formulated in a solution, suspension, and a tablet, which would have the best chemical stability?

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tablet, less degradation of drug so least reactive

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optimize the absorption rate of drug, increase the ease of administration by the patient, control the rate and site of drug absorption, mask the taste of therapeutic agent, improve chemical stability of drug

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solid dosage forms designed to do all these things

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increased stability (solid dosage forms have longest shelf life), ease of packaging/storage/dispensing, convenience and accurate dosing, little to no taste/smell of drug

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advantages of solid dosage forms

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solubility (drug must dissolve from solid dosage form), not suitable for some patients (pediatric/geriatric, patients have difficulty swallowing solid dosage forms - dysphagia), solid dosage forms not suitable for some routes of administration (IV, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic), some drugs lose their activity in solid form (therapeutic proteins, several biological products)

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limitations of solid dosage forms

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5
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evaluate the impact of physiochemical characteristics of the drug (API) and excipients (solubility, dissolution rate, permeability, drug-excipient compatibility, stability), suitability and therapeutic activity of final drug product (quality, stability, marketability, patient acceptance, cost)

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performulation studies

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drug particles in some solid products are often micronized, this process increases….

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dissolution rate of the drug (decrease the particle size)

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purity (efficacy and safety), organoleptic properties (color, odor, taste), presence of polymorphs (crystal forms), surface properties (wettability), particle size and size distribution (monodisperse - uniform particle size vs polydisperse - different particle sizes)

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solid-state properties

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which has faster dissolution rate, higher solubility, but lower stability?(amorphous or crystalline)

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amorphous structures

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what is the function of a wetting agent in solid dosage forms?

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increase contact between drug particles and liquid

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10
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what is used to measure the wetting of a substance by a liquid?

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contact angle, lower angle number greater contact

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11
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a hygroscopic drug is one that…

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adsorbs moisture from the environment

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12
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will take in moisture from the air until it gets saturated, want a drug that will not be this at low relative humidity, also need to take into consideration the amount of water being taken up (% weight change)

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hygroscopicity

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13
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stability issues, physical changes, dosing accuracy, microbial growth, packaging challenges

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problems due to hygroscopicity

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14
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methods to prevent problems due to hygroscopicity

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moisture-resistant excipients, incorporate desiccants or moisture barriers, appropriate packaging materials, implement appropriate storage and handling practice

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15
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particles are measured in ___________ but this can be a challenge with irregular particles, use __________

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diameter, equivalent sphere

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16
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examples of physical stability problems

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capsules stick to each other, solvent from a solution evaporates, tablet dissolves slower than its specifications

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17
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excipients for solid dosage forms

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diluents, binders, disintegrants, lubricants, glidants, opacifiers

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18
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a diluent is added to solid dosage formulations to…

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act as a filler

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19
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glidants/lubricants are added in the manufacture of solid dosage forms to…..

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reduce friction among particles

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20
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some excipients can perform more than one function, pre-processed and co-processed excipients, provide multiple functionalities to the formulation

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multifunctional excipients

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21
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mannitol-calcium silicate co-processed excipient

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chewable properties, flowability, compressibility

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22
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simple and convenient to use (solid unit dosage form), quick and safely manufactured into convenient doses for dose accuracy, carried in portable packages (improving compliance), can disguise unpleasant tastes with film coating, easily identified by markings, shape, and color for safety

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tablet features

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23
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not all drugs suitable for oral use, some drugs deactivated by the liver (first pass metabolism), may not be suitable for emergencies (slow onset of action, need for patient cooperation), not suitable for patients that can’t swallow, some drugs poorly absorbed by GI tract, pill-cheeking

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drawbacks to tablets

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24
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may affect drug product performance, makes powder blend more compact and affects tablet hardness

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compression

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25
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disintegrate slowly, results in slower rate of dissolution, reduces rate of systemic drug absorption, affecting the clinical response

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excessive compression may cause tablets to do these things

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26
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segregation of drugs from excipients (different particle sizes, density), friction between particles and between particles and equipment (clumping, sticking to equipment, poor flow)

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problems with powders

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27
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dust reduction (reduces fine particles), improved flowability (spherical shape, less contact surface), particle size and uniformity control (monodispersity), compaction enhancement (binders), improve dissolution profiles (hydrophilic excipients), increased bulk density (compact, dense)

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reasons for granulation

28
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spraying, moistening, solidifying, finished agglomerate, HPC, MCC, PVP, starch, gelatin, sucrose, polyethylene glycol, drying with hot air

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wet granulation

29
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to determine whether tablets or capsules disintegrate within the prescribed time, quality-assurance measure, USP sets standards for this

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disintegration test

30
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control the rate and duration of drug release, target drug release to certain regions of the GI tract (small intestine or colon), plasticizers are added to render the coating flexible

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film-coating tablets

31
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mask taste, odor, color of drugs/excipients, provide a smooth finish for easy swallowing, make the tablet physically stronger, protect from moisture, oxygen, light, protect form toxicity due to contact with drug, provide identification, brand recognition, facilitate printing, enable controlled/delayed release

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reasons for coating tablets

32
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orange peel effect (roughness), blistering and film cracking, sticking (tablets stick together), bridging (coating bridges across logo), chipping (edge of tablet chips), color variation, tablet breakage, most of these are manufacturing issues but bad storage conditions can lead to these

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tablet coating defects

33
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required strength unavailable, fractional doses in flexible, increasing, decreasing dosage regimen (dose titration, as needed dosing), ease of swallowing, cost

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why tablet split

34
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dose uniformity (does the tablet split exactly into two equal parts?), do not crush list (is it proper to split a tablet not scored by the manufacturer?), how much of the tablet crumbles into fragments?, how easy is the process of splitting for elderly or disabled patients?

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tablet splitting

35
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crumbling, uneven sizes, waste, lack of dexterity, confusion about dose, forgetting to split

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concerns with splitting scored tablets

36
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dose dumping of controlled release products, destroy enteric coating, poorer stability, bitter taste, unwanted increase in dissolution rate, danger of exposure to the drug, patient’s counseling

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dangers of splitting unscored tablets

37
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coated with a polymer that does not dissolve under acidic conditions (stomach) but does dissolve under the more alkaline conditions of the small intestine (pH greater than 4), protection against possible drug degradation, reducing or preventing irritation of gastric mucosa

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enteric coated tablets

38
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separation of drugs into separate layers that may be incompatible when formulated as a single layer, conventional tablet, delivery of therapeutic agents at different rates or to different sites within GI tract

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multilayer tablets

39
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reaction between weak acid and bicarbonate produces carbon dioxide, helps mask taste, provide faster dissolution, allow administration of a large dose

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effervescent tablets

40
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tablets are chewed before swallowing, suitable for patients who have difficulty swallowing conventional tablets (pediatric, some adults), large size tablets (antacid formulations)

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chewable tablets

41
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rapid disintegration in the mouth, no need for water, improve adherence, 3D printed tabs, lyophilized (freeze dried tablets), loosely compressed, molded tablets

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orally disintegrating tablets (ODT)

42
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tablets administered under the tongue, small and flat tablet, suitable for conditions like angina, or migraine

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sublingual tablets

43
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tablet or film in the cheek or upper gum

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buccal

44
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patient measures out individual doses, limited to relatively non-potent drugs like laxatives, antacids, dietary supplements

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bulk powders/granules

45
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single doses in individual containers

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divided powders/granules

46
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  1. patients who cannot swallow
  2. longer shelf-life (more stable)
  3. convenient for dispensing drugs with a high dose
  4. medicaments have faster dissolution rate than tablets/capsules (drug release from powders/granules will be faster than from the corresponding tablets/capsules
  5. easy to formulate (compounding)
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why powders/granules as dosage forms

47
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less convenient for the patient to carry/administer, masking of unpleasant tastes may be problematic, bulk powders/granules not suitable for administration of potent drugs, not suitable for drugs that are inactivated in stomach, cause damage to stomach, sustained or controlled drug delivery

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limitations of powders/granules

48
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the particle size distribution of a powder is determined by…..

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analytical sieving (USP)

49
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to prevent segregation of ingredients in powder mix for dose uniformity, improve flow properties of mix (ease of dosing, reduce the loss of drug in packaging), improve compaction characteristics of mix (packaging), reduce dust (easier handling)

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reasons for granulation

50
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protects against light, air, moisture (improve chemical stability of API), multi-compositions (various release profiles like immediate and sustained release beads, chemically incompatible drugs physically separated), good flowability, mask taste and smell

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benefits of particle coating

51
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diluent/filler, glidant, lubricant, coloring and flavoring agents

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excipients in powders/granules

52
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solid dosage forms in which the API and excipients are enclosed within a soluble container/shell, shell may be composed of body and cap or single piece, shells usually made from gelatin but can be made from vegetable products, most designed for oral administration

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capsules USP definition

53
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hard shell (powder/powder-like contents), soft shell (oils/oily semisolid formulations), modified-release (delayed or extended release)

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types of capsules

54
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dipping, spinning, drying, stripping, trimming/cutting, joining

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steps in production of hard gelatin capsule shells

55
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  1. gelatin: type A and B gelatin
  2. water: 12-16%, functions as plasticizer (additional plasticizers can be added if needed)
  3. colorants, opacifying agents, wetting agents, and preservatives if needed
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composition of empty hard gelatin capsule shells

56
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what will hygroscopic materials do to capsule shells?

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may dry out the capsule shell and cause it to become brittle

57
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what will efflorescent materials do to capsule shells?

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soften the capsules (take up water)

58
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  1. rectification: placing empty gelatin capsules with bodies facing downward
  2. separation: of caps from bodies
  3. dosing: of fill material, the body is filled with formulation, dosing-disc machine/dosator machine
  4. replacement of caps: and closing capsule shells
  5. ejection: of filled capsules
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capsule filling basic steps

59
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spraying, warming, setting

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fusion-sealing process of capsule sealing which prevents leaks and is tamper-proof/evident

60
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oral softgels, chewable softgels, enteric softgels

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types of soft gelatin capsules

61
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test to measure the strength of a gel/gelatin, determines the weight in grams needed by a specified plunger to depress the surface of the gel 4 mm without breaking it at a specified temperature

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bloom strength

62
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high bloom strength gelatin is used in manufacturing of…..

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hard shell capsules

63
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shells of soft gelatin capsules may be made elastic/plastic by the addition of….

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sorbitol (plasticizer)

64
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  1. gelatin
  2. water (4-10%)
  3. plasticizer
  4. preservatives
  5. coloring and opacifying agents
  6. flavorings and sweeteners
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composition of soft gelatin capsule shells

65
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hygroscopic, volatile, acidic, aldehyde materials

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can’t use these in filling softgels

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