powders and granules

Question 1

can be taken orally

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for internal use

Question 2

solid powders can be applied to compromised areas of the body

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for external use

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powders are more stable than are liquid dosage forms c

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composition

Question 4

pass through a no. 8

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very coarse (no.8)

Question 5

pass through no. 20

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coarse no. 20

Question 6

pass through no. 40

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moderately course no. 40

Question 7

pass through no. 60

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fine no. 60

Question 8

pass through no. 80

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very fine no. 80

Question 9

typically fall within the range of 4 to 12 sieve size

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granules

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particles are passed by mechanical shaking

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sieving

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use of a calibrated grid background

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microscopy

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• measuring the terminal settling velocity of particles
• may be calculated from stake’s law

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sedimentation rate

Question 13

determined by the reduction in light reaching the sensor

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light scattering

Question 14

blending small amounts of powder

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spatulation

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used in small-scale preparation of ointments and suspensions

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levigation

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two or more powdered substances are to be combined to form a uniform mixture

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blending powders

Question 15

• particle size of a solid substance to a finer state
• increase in the specific surface area

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comminution of drugs

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grinding a drug in a mortar

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trituration

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pulsed laser is fired through an aerosolized particle spray

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laser holography

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passing them through sifters

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sifting

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small amount of a potent substance is to be mixed

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geometric dilution

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mixing powder in a rotating chamber

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tumbling

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some powders may become sticky or pasty or may liquefy when mixed together

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eutetics

Question 20

Dispense the ingredients in tight containers and incorporate a desiccant packet or capsule when necessary.

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Hygroscopic and Deliquescent Powders

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- Should have a uniform, small particle size that will not irritate the skin when applied.

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Topical Powders

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topical powders are consist of?

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base or vehicle (cornstarch or talc) adherent (magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, or zinc stearate) active ingredient, along with an aromatic material.

Question 23

intended to be applied in a body cavity

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Insufflated Powders

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Some medicated powders are administered by inhalation with the aid of dry powder inhalers (DPIs),

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Aerosol Powders

Question 25

device used to administer an inhalation powder

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DPI

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used with a device that aerosolizes and delivers an accurately metered amount.

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inhalation powder

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which the patient takes by mixing with water or another beverages before swallowing;

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acids and laxatives

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dissolved in warm water by the patient for vaginal use;

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douche powders

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After a powder has been properly blended (using the geometric dilution method for potent substances), it may be divided into individual dosing units based on the amount to be taken or used at a single time.

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Divided Powders

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medicated powders for external application to the skin

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anti-infectives or antifungals

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containing B-complex vitamins and other nutritional supplements.

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brewer’s yeast powder

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weigh each portion of the powder individually. This

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For potent drugs

Question 32

block and divide method

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for non-potent drugs

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a thin, semi-opaque paper with limited moisture resistance

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vegetable parchment

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Powders containing neither volatile components nor ingredients adversely affected by air or moisture

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simple bond paper

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a glazed, transparent paper, also with limited moisture resistance

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glassine

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a transparent waterproof paper

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waxed paper

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- a dosage form composed of dry aggregates of powder particles - are frequently compacted into tablets or filled into capsules

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granules

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granules is Derived from Latin word: which means little grain

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“Granulum”

Question 38

granules size

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Usually pass in the 4 to 12 mesh size range

Question 39

particles are placed in a conical piece of equipment

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Fluid Bed Processing

Question 39

Moisten the powder or powder mixture

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Wet Method

Question 40

preparation of granules:

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wet and dry method

Question 41

passed through a roller compactor and then through the granulating machine.

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Dry Method

Question 42

“roll press”, processes a fine powder into dense sheets .

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Roll compactor