PHARMACEUTICAL SOLVENTS Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
Pharmaceutical solvents
A
Water
Alcohol
Glycerin
Propylene glycol
Fixed oils
2
Q
Most common and preferred solvent
A
Water
3
Q
Used for aqueous DF except sterile DF
A
Purified water
4
Q
Purified water is _x more free of dissolved solid than is water
A
100x
5
Q
Obtained by distillation, ion-exchange or reverse osmosis
A
Purified water
6
Q
% content of alcohol to act as preservative
A
> 10%
7
Q
Second most common solvent
A
Alcohol
8
Q
Can dissolve many water insoluble substances
A
Alcohol
9
Q
Prevent microbial growth
A
Alcohol
10
Q
Imparts a characteristic taste and odor
A
Alcohol
11
Q
Has undesired pharmacological and potential toxic effects when ingested
A
Alcohol
12
Q
Clear, syrupy fluid
A
Glycerin
13
Q
Glycerin is _ with water and alcohol
A
MISCIBLE
14
Q
Humectant, emollient and preservative
A
Glycerin
15
Q
Substitute for glycerin
A
Propylene glycol
