Tablet Excipients Flashcards
1
Q
Alginates
A
disintegrants
sodium alginate and aliginate derivatives = binders
2
Q
name 3 glidants
A
cornstarch
talc
silica derivatives
3
Q
stearic acid, stearic acid salts, and stearic acid derivatives
A
lubricants
4
Q
2 functions of talc
A
glidant and lubricant
5
Q
wax
A
lubricant
also gives glossiness to sugar coating
6
Q
any cellulose or cellulose derivatives
A
disintegrant
dliuent
binder (adhesive)
7
Q
PEGs
A
lubricants
8
Q
surfactants
A
lubricants
9
Q
lactose
A
diluent
10
Q
mannitol
A
diluent
typical for chewable tabs
11
Q
sorbitol
A
diluent
binder
12
Q
sucrose powder
A
diluent
13
Q
sucrose-based materials
A
diluent
14
Q
PVP
PVP (crosslinked)
A
PVP = binder
PVP (cross linked) = disintegrant
15
Q
clays
A
disintegrants
