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Tablets - Ch 8 Flashcards

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define tablets

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solid dosage forms of medicinal substances that are usually prepared with the aid of suitable pharmaceutical adjuncts (excipients)

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name 6 tablet variables

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size
shape
weight
hardness
color
disintegration characterisitcs

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which are more expensive – tablet or capsules?

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capsules are more expensive.

thus, an advantage of tablets is that they are made at low cost

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how can the bitter taste of tablets be masked?

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through sugar coating or film coating

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true or false

tablets have a narrow range of drug release

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FALSE – they have a broad range of drug release

they can be immediate release, delayed release, controlled release, etc

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true or false

tablets have a possibility of variable dosage strength, which is an advantage

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true

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true or false

a disadvantage of tablets is that they are not precise and accurate with their dosing

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false - they are precise and accurate with their dosing

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which have a longer shelf life – tablets or liquids?

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tablets have a longer shelf life. thus, an advantage of tablets is that they are durable and stable

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true or false

tablets are convenient to handle and administer

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true

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it is difficult to formulate tablets for what kind of drug?

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a water insoluble drug for large doses

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true or false

a disadvantage of tablets is that children and the elderly may have difficulty swallowing it

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true

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what kind of drugs CANNOT be compressed to form tablets

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those with an amorphous nature, that flocculate, and that have a low density

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true or false

an advantage of tablets is that they can be extemporaenously prepared

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FALSE - they cannot (be prepared spur of the moment)

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what is another name for diluent?
what are the requirements for it to be included in the tablet dosage form?

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diluents/fillers add the necessary bulk to the formulation

must be:

-able to be compressed
-physically and chemically stable
-compatible with the pt population

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what is another name for binders and what is the purpose of it in the tablet dosage form?

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binders/adhesives

add cohesive properties to the tablet. promote adherence of the particles in the formulation

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true or false

binders are added as dry powders into the formulation

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true

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what is the concern with binders/adhesives?

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it may decrease dissolution and solubility and promote complexation

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what is the most common disintegrant/disintegrating agent in the tablet dosage form

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corn starch/potato starch

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what is the function of disintegrants in tablets

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promote the breakup of tablets after administration into smaller particles that are ready for availability

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when in the tablet making process are disintegrants added?

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during and after granulation

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explain the action of disintegrants

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swelling and capillary action to ensure disintegration

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what is the “oil to the system” in tablet formulation?

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lubricant
glidant
antiadherent
lubricant agents

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too much of antiadherents/glidants/lubricants/lubricating agents can cause what?

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waterproofing

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reduces friction with the tablet machine

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lubricant

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what does a glidant do?
allows the flow of the granulation or powder mixture
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name some miscellaneous adjuncts that are added in tablet formulation
colorants flavorants sweeteners
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when is the coating of tablets done?
after the tablet is made
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for the COLOR of tablets, what kind of colors are more attractive?
pastels
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what is the most common diluent for tablets
lactose
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what is the most convenient type of tablet to make and is most common
compressed tablets
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how are compressed tablets prepared? are they coated or uncoated?
prepared by a single compression of the formulation (drug + excipients). high pressure application using steel punches and dies, to powders or granules they are GENERALLY uncoated but they may get sugar or film coating after compression
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what are hypodermic tablets?
not used anymore used to be tablet triturates that were used by physicans in the extemporaenous (fast -- as needed) preparation of parenteral solutions of tablets would be dissolved in suitable vehicle for injection
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what are dispensing tablets
like hypodermic tablets, also not used anymore they were NOT dispensed to the patient it was a convenient quantity of a potent drug used by the pharmacist to compound a prescription for other dosage forms like powders or liquids were dangerous in that they might accidentally be dispensed to patients
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what are multiple compressed tablets?
prepared by more than single compressions -- usually contains 2 or 3 layers and each layer contains a diff drug or inert excipient OR layers contain the SAME DRUG but provides a different release profile due to diff formulation
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give 3 reasons for multiple compressed tablets
incompatability between drugs desire to have the drug release in stages to provide color coding ot a unique appearance
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as mentioned, one of the reasons for mutliple compressed tablets is the incompatibility of drugs give an example of when this would be the case
if there is an anionic and cationic dru
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one of the reasons for multipls compressed tablets is so that the drug can release in stages give 2 examples
to provide repeated action to provide prolonged action
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one of the reasons for multiple compressed tablets is color coding or a unique appearance give 2 ex
for product identification for aesthetic appeal
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for multiple compressed tablets, which is more common --- -a core of one drug and a shell of another -a layered tablet of 2 drugs
layered tablet of 2 drugs is more common the core or one drug and shell of another is more difficult to make
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what are sugar coated tablets?
compressed tablets which are coated with colored or uncolored sugar(s)
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true or false sugar coated tablets are compressed tablets coated with uncolored sugars
false -- sugar may be colored or uncolored
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true or false sugar coating dissolves QUICKLY in GI fluids to release the drug
true - the sugar coating is water soluble
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name 3 reasons for adding sugar coating to a compressed tablet
-enhance aesthetic appeal -mask the unpleasant taste or odor -enhance stability by protecting the drug agaonst degradation by air, humidty, and radiation
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true or false sugar coating can enhance stability
true - protect against degradation brought on by air, humidity, radiation
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name 4 disadvantages of sugar coated tablets
time consuming expensive requires specialized expertise increases the tablet weight and size by up to 50% or more
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1 of the disadvantages of sugar coated tablets is that it is time consuming to make. how long?
at least a week
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true or false the addition of sugar coating to tablets may make it hard to swallow
true -- due to weight and size increase
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how are film coated tablets prepared
by coating a COMPRESSED TABLET with a thin layer of either water soluble or water insoluble POLYMERIC film
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sugar coated was eventually somewhat replaced with film coating. why?
due to advancements in polymeric science
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what is the film used in film coated tablets?
water soluble or water insoluble polymers HPC (hydroxypropyl cellulose) HPMC EC
51
name 2 reasons for film coated tablets
-to protect the drug against atmospheric degradation by air. humidty, radiation (same as sugar coating) -sometimes, to alter the dissolution profile
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explain how film coated tablets can alter the dissolution profile
changing the functional groups on cellulose groups is done to alter the water solubility if the polymer used for the film coating is 100% water soluble, the drug will release in the stomach if 50%, only 50% will be released in the stomach totally water insoluble is not good bc it won't release at all in the GI
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which is less time consuming and less difficult to apply - sugar coating or film coating?
film coating -- takes a few hours sugar coating takes at least a week
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which coating has WORSE mechanical strength - sugar or film coating?
sugar coating
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which coating is elastic and flexible - sugar or film coating
film coating
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true or false most tablets are film coated
true
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for which coating is it difficult to make an automated and continuous process - sugar coating or film coating
sugar coating easy for film coating
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Which coating causes LITTLE increase in tablet weight and size
film coating
59
what is Gelcap
a capsule shaped COMPRESSED TABLET that has a gelatin coating
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what are some advantages of gel cap?
-gelatin coating facilitates swallowing -more tamper evident than an unsealed capsule -coated product is about a third smaller than a true capsule filled with the same amount of powder -does not need disintegration test bc it is a loose powder
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true or false unsealed capsules are more tamper evident than gelcap
FALSE gel cap is more tamper evident
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enteric coated tablets have ______ release features
delayed
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how are enteric coated tablets prepared?
by coating a COMPRESSED tablet with polymeric materials which RESIST DISSOLUTION OR DISRUPTION IN ACIDIC ENVRIONMENT of gastric fluids, but does NOT resist dissolution or disruption in the intestines
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enteric coating is designed to dissolve where?
only in the INTESTINAL fluid where the pH is slightly acidic to alkaline
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true or false in enteric coated tablets, the majority of the drug is absorbed in the small intestine
true
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name 2 reasons for enteric coated tablets
to protect an acid labile (unstable) drug from the gastric fluid -to bypass the stomach if doing so will enhance the drug absorption from the intestines to a significant extent
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true or false enteric coated tablets are related to water solubility
false - related to pH
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true or false both enteric and film coated tablets are made with a polymeric material
true
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what are buccal tablets?
intended to be eroded/dissolved SLOWLY in the buccal pouch. used where slow absorption of the drug is intended
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where are sublingual tablets intended to be dissolved
beneath the tongue, for absorption through the ORAL MUCOSA. they dissolve promptly to give RAPID drug effects
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true or false buccal tablets provide rapid effects while sublingual tablets erode slowly
false - opposite
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what is the IDEAL duration for a buccal tablet? what is the reality?
ideal - 24 hours so it only has to be used 1 time a day however, 6-8 hrs is the reality time bc we have to eat
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for both buccal and sublingual tablets, what is an imperative counseling point to the patient
DO NOT SWALLOW THE SALIVA the dose is not designed for stomach absorption
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name 3 reasons for buccal and sublingual tablets
-protect a drug that is destroyed by GI fluid -protect the drug from extensive 1st pass effect -provides better absorption of the drug from the ORAL MUCOSA that is poorly absorbed by the GI tract
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explain chewable tablets
designed to be chewed rather than swallowed this brings about a smooth and rapid disintegration of the tablet which yields a creamy base in the mouth
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what is the choice if DILUENT for chewable tablets and why?
mannitol bc it provides a pleasant taste and a cooling sensation-- palatability
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effervescent tablets are designed to do what?
to dissolve with effervescence (bubbles) when placed in water this is the result of the reaction between tartaric and/or citric acid and the alkali metal of bicarbonates carbon dioxide forms from this reaction and acts as a DISINTEGRATOR and produces effervescence which speeds up dissolution and enhances palatability
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give 2 examples of effervescent tablets
alka seltzer effervescent aspirin tablets
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true or false effervescent tablets form carbon dioxide which acts as a DISINTEGRATOR and hastens dissolution and enhances palatability
true
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give 2 reasons for effervescent tablets
increase palatability provides immediate relief due to the increased dissolution rate form the effervescence produced by carbon dioxide
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in effervescent tablets, how is carbon dioxide produced?
reaction between tartaric acid and/or citric acid with an alkali metal or bicarbonates
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true or false effervescent tablets are placed in water
true
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