MOD 2 Flashcards
- a mixture of finely divided drugs from the comminution of chemicals in dry form.
- The powder may be used internally or externally.
POWDERS
ADVANTAGES OF POWDERS
- Flexibility of compounding
- Good chemical stability
- Rapid dispersion of ingredients because of the small particle size
DISADVANTAGES
- Time-consuming preparation
- Inaccuracy of dose
- Unsuitability for many unpleasant-tasting, hygroscopic, and deliquescent drugs
determined by the size of sieve they will pass through generally range from 0.1 to 10 micron in size
PARTICLE SIZE
indicates the number of openings in the mesh screen per inch.
SCREEN SIZE
medicated powders usually present in large quantities or volumes and are limited to non-potent substances
BULK POWDERS
- dispensed in individualized doses
- potent
- examples of these powders are dusting powder, oral powders, triturations, douche, insufflations, and dentifrices.
DIVIDED POWDERS
- Continuous rubbing or grinding of the powder in a mortar with a pestle
- Product: dry powder
TRITURATION
TYPE OF MORTAR & PESTLE
for solids to aid in dissolution in liquids
WEDGEWOOD
TYPES OF MORTAR & PESTLE
- liquids & semisolids
- nonporous & non staining
GLASS
- Triturating it in a mortar and pestle or using an ointment slab and spatula.
- This method is often used to prevent a gritty feel when solids are incorporated into dermatologic or ophthalmic ointments and suspensions.
- Products: paste
LEVIGATION
common levigating agent
MINERAL OIL
GLYCERIN
- using an additional materials in which that material is soluble - a volatile solvent that evaporates
- The dissolved powder is then mixed in a mortar or spread on an ointment slab to enhance the evaporation of the solvent. As the solvent evaporates, the powder will recrystallize out of solution as fine particles
- This technique is often used with gummy substances that reagglomerate or resist grinding
- By grinder & mill
PULVERIZATION BY INTERVENTION
Example of volatile solvent
ALCOHOL
ACETONE
- A spatula is used to blend small amounts of powders on a sheet of paper or a pill tile.
- This method is not suitable for large quantities of powders or for powders that contain potent substances because homogeneous blending may not occur.
- This method is particularly useful for solid substances that liquefy or form eutectic mixtures (i.e., mixtures that melt at a lower temperature than any of their ingredients) when in close, prolonged contact with one another because little compression or compaction results.
SPATULATION
These substances include phenol, camphor, menthol, thymol, aspirin, phenylsalicylate, and phenacetin.
EUTECTIC MIXTURES
To diminish contact, powders prepared from eutrectic mixtures are commonly mixed with an
INERT DILUENT
prevents eutexia with aspirin, phenylsalicylate, and other troublesome compounds
SILICIC ACID (20%)
- If comminution is desired, a porcelain or ceramic mortar with a rough inner surface is preferred to a glass mortar with a smooth working surface.
- A glass mortar is preferable for chemicals that stain a porcelain or ceramic surface as well as for simple admixture of substances without special need for comminution. A glass mortar cleans more readily after use.
TRITURATION
- is used when potent substances must be mixed with a large amount of diluent.
- The potent drug and an approximately equal volume of diluent are placed in a mortar and thoroughly mixed by trituration.
- A second portion of diluent, equal in volume to the powder mixture in the mortar, is added, and trituration is repeated. The process is continued; equal volumes of diluent are added to the powder mixture in the mortar until all of the diluent is incorporated.
GEOMETRIC DILUTION
- Powders are mixed by passing them through sifters similar to those used to sift flour.
- This process results in a light, fluffy product. Usually, it is not acceptable for incorporating potent drugs into a diluent base.
SIFTING
- is the process of mixing powders in a large container rotated by a motorized process.
- These blenders are widely used in industry, as are large-volume powder mixers that use motorized blades to blend the powder in a large mixing vessel.
TUMBLING
dispensed in bulk containers such as perforated or sifter can, aerosol container and wide-mouthed glass jar
BULK
dispensed in papers that are properly folded and placed in re sealable plastic
DIVIDED POWDERS