Compounding Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Blending
A
Mixing two substances together
2
Q
Communition
A
Making a substance into small particles
3
Q
Levigation
A
Use of water or other solvent to carry an insoluble drug powder through the process, grinding of solids with a wetting Agent
4
Q
Pulverization
A
A solvent dissolves the powder that do not crush easily
5
Q
Trituration
A
Grinding of a solid ingredient (mortar and pedestal)
