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Solid Dosage Forms Flashcards

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Intimate mixtures of dry, finely divided drugs and or chemicals (internal or external use)

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POWDERS

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Advantages of Powders

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flexibility in compounding

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disadvantages of powders

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easily wetted by liquids, inaccuracy of dose, not for hygroscopic

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mortar and pestle (small scale)

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Trituration or Comminution

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cutter mill, roller mill, hammer mill (large scale)

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Milling

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form a smooth paste (L agent: mineral oil, glycerine, propylene glycol)

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Levigation

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addition of a volatile solvent (camphor + OH, iodine crystals + ether

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Pulverization with Intervention

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(no. 8 particle size)

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Very Coarse

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(no. 20 particle size)

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Coarse

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(no. 40 particle size)

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Moderately Coarse

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(no. 60 particle size)

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Fine

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(no. 80 particle size)

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Very Fine

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for potent substances

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Geometric dilution

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14
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Blending Powders includes:

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  • Trituration
  • Spatulation
  • Sifting/Lifting
  • Tumbling
  • Geometric dilution
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Substances that form eutectic mixtures:

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Camphor, Menthol, Thymol, Aspirin, Phenyl salicylate

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16
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Inert diluents to prevent eutexia:

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Light magnesium oxide, Magnesium carbonate

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17
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intended to be used internally or externally

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Medicated Powders

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administered by inhalation with the aid of dry powder inhalers

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Aerosol Powders

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19
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medicated preparations provided to the patient in bulk non potent medicaments

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Bulk Powders

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20
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also antibiotic syrups reconstituted before use

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Oral

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21
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cleansing and polishing the teeth; may contain fluoride

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Dentifrices

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22
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intended for the cavity

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Douches

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23
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formulated in sifter top

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Dusting Powders

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medicated powders designed to be blown into the ear, nose, throat or body cavities by means of a device known as an insufflator

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Insufflations

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the finely powdered, medicinal substance is ground for a certain time in a mortar and pestle with a certain proportion of sugar and milk

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Triturations

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26
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“chartula” each dose is separately wrapped in paper or sealed in a sachet (for

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Divided Powders

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27
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no moisture resistant properties

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White bond

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28
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limited moisture resistant qualities

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Vegetable parchment

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29
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moisture resistant paper

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Glassine

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30
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waterproof

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Waxed

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31
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SDF in which medicinal agents and or inert substances are enclosed in a small shell of gelatin

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CAPSULE

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It is prepared by the enzymatic hydrolysis of collagen, which is the main protein constituent of connective tissues in animal bones and skin

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Gelatin

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33
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(acid hydrolysis of porcine skin)

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Gelatin A

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34
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(base hydrolysis of bovine bones)

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Gelatin B

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35
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measure of gelatin rigidity ( HGC: 200-250g; SGC: 150g)

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Bloom strength

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36
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used in extemporaneous compounding, shell made from gelatin + sugar + water

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Hard Gelatin Capsules

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37
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moisture conc of hard gelatin caps

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12-15/ 13-16% moisture

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38
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adding 0.15% sulfur dioxide in HGC (capsules)

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to prevent decomposition during manufacture

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39
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processes involving HGC

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Punch Method, Hand operated Filling Machine

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40
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made of gelatin + glycerin or polyhydric alcohol (sorbitol) for elasticity and plasticity

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Soft Gelatin Capsules

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41
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moisture conc of soft gelatin caps

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5-8/6-10% moisture

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42
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SGC are used for:

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Water immiscible volatile and non volatile liquids
Water miscible non volatile liquids
Water miscible and relatively non volatile compounds

43
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processes involving SGC (capsules)

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  1. Plate process
  2. Rotary die process
  3. Reciprocating die process
  4. Accogel Capsule Machine
44
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mixture of active substances and excipients, usually in powder form, compacted into a solid

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TABLET

45
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made by (Wet granulation, Dry granulation, Direct compression)

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COMPRESSED TABLETS

46
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sugar for palatability; adds 50% to tablet bulk

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Sugar Coated

47
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broken and chewed before ingestion ; mannitol (50% of tablet bulk); xylitol (sugar free)

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Chewable Tablets

48
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coated with a thin layer of a polymer capable of forming a skinlike film; less bulky

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Film Coated

49
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disintegrate in intestinal fluid ; delayed release

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Enteric Coated (ECT)

50
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compressing the fill material more than once

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Multiple Compressed

51
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( multiple layered)

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Layered

52
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coated/Dry coated ( tablet within a tablet)

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Press coated/Dry coated

53
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aka prolonged re lease or sustained release ; releases the med over a period of time

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Controlled Release (CR)

54
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ex. Halazone tablets and KMnO 4 tablets for solution

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Tablets for Solution

55
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compressed granular effervescent salts; Na bicarbonate + citric acid + tartaric acid

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Effervescent Tablets

56
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dissolved at the buccal/cheeks of the mouth

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Buccal Tablets

57
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dissolved under the tongue

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Sublingual Tablets

58
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designed to release their medication with no rate controlling features

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Immediate Release

59
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have drug release features based on time, course, and/or location

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Modified Release

60
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aka Controlled Release ; release medication over an extended period

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Extended Release

61
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release at a time other than promptly after administration

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Delayed Release

62
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2 single doses, one for immediate, another for delayed

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Repeat Action

63
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directed towards a region, tissue, or site of absorption

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Targeted Release

64
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small, usually cylindrical tablet w/ small amounts of potent drugs

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MOLDED TABLETS/TABLET TRITURATE

65
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aka Compounding Tablets ; for extemporaneous compounding, never dispensed as DF

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Dispensing Tablets (DT)

66
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no longer used because of the difficult y in achieving sterility

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Hypodermic Tablets (HT)

67
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aka Vaginal inserts ; bullet or ovoid shaped inserted for local or systemic effects

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Vaginal Tablets

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Contains one or more medicinal agents in a flavoured, sweetened base intended to dissolve
slowly in the mouth

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Lozenges

69
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Sugar based lozenges on a stick and contain fentanyl citrate

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Lollipops

70
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Compressed lozenges; discoid shaped

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Troches

71
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Molded lozenges, Softer and has a higher concentration of sugar or gelatin

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Pastilles

72
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SDF other than suppositories for insertion to body orifices

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Inserts

73
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Small, sterile SDF containing a concentrated drug for SC implantation where it continuously
release the medication over long periods

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Implants/Pellets

74
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Lactose

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Coarse granular (60
80)
Regular (100)
Spray
dried (100 120)
75
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Advantages of lactose:

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 Inexpensive
 Readily soluble
 High MP (202°C)
Advantages of spray dried:
 Flows readily (spherical granules)
 Flow maintained even when wet
granulated
 No need for binders
 For direct compression method
76
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Disadvantages of lactose

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 Lubricants required
 Binders may have to be added when
other substances interfere with
cohesion

77
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advantages of starches

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 Also used as binders and disintegrants
 Provide moisture balance even though
moisture content is 12 14%
 Stabilize hygroscopic drugs (protect
them from deterioration)
78
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advantages of mannitol

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 For water sensitive drugs
 For chewable (sweet, negative heat of
solution cooling sensation

79
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disadvantages of mannitol

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 Expensive

80
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advantages of sorbitol

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 For direct tableting

81
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disadvantages of sorbitol

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 Very hygroscopic above 65% RH

82
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advantages of sucrose

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 Provide additional sweetness
 Serves as binder (cohesive)
 Contributes to dissolution (readily
soluble)

83
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disadvantages of sucrose

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 Somewhat hygroscopic (should only be
in small ratio)
 Turns brown with acidic or basic subst

84
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advantages of Microcrystalline Cellulose

Avicel

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 For direct compression
 At 5 15% conc in wet granulations:
a. Minimizes tablet hardening
b. Reduces mottling

85
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disadvantages of Microcrystalline Cellulose

Avicel

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 Needs lubricant (when drug is present)

 Expensive

86
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provide mechanical strength

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Binders/Granulators

87
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10-20% w/w

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Starch Paste

88
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10-20% w/w

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Aqueous gelatin solution

89
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25-50% w/w

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Aqueous glucose solution

90
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5% w/w

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Alcoholic solution of ethylcellulose

91
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Acacia, Alginic acid, Compressible sugar (Nu Tab), Povidone

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Others

92
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Starches

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Corn and Potato

93
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Clays

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Bentonite and Veegum

94
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Cellulose

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Methylcellulose, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Microcrystalline cellulose

95
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Algins

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Alginic acid and sodium alginate

96
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Gums

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Locust bean, karaya, guar, tragacanth, agar

97
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Effervescent mixtures

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Disintegrates rapidly

98
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Enables to flow from hopper

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Glidants

99
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Prevent adhesion to dies and punches
Reduce friction
Release tablet from die
May improve flow

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Lubricants

100
Q

Prevent residue films on punches

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Antiadhesives

101
Q

examples of glidants

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Silicon dioxide (Cabosil)/Colloidal silica
Cornstarch
Talc

102
Q

examples of lubricants

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Talc
Stearates
Mineral oil
Stearic acid

103
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examples of antiadhesives

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Magnesium stearate

Talc

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