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11/21/2009

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Term
capsules
Definition
solid dosage forms where the drug is encloses in either a hard shell or soft soluble container
Term
casula
Definition
latin word for capsule
Term
capsule advantages
Definition

- better bioavailability than tablets

- ideal for clinical trials

- elegant (pharmaceutically)

- masks bad taste/odor

- good stability

- flexible formulation

Term
capsule disadvantages
Definition

- unsuitable for very water soluble

 

- unsuitable for hydroscopic

(absorbs water from environment)

 

- shells are expensive

Term
gelatin capsule invented in:
Definition
1834 by dublanc and mothes
Term
capsule types
Definition

hard gelatin

soft gelatin

starch capsules

hydroxylpropyl methylcellulose capsule

Term
hard gelatin
Definition
most common
gelatin formulary is made from hydrolyzed collagen, animal skin, white connective tissue and bones
Term
hydroxylpropyl methylcellulose
Definition
type of capsule
Term
ways to break down gelatin
Definition

A: acidic processing

B: alkali processing

A/B: blend of both

Term
properties of gelatin (1)
Definition

1. insoluble in cold water

2. soluble in hot water/gastric fluid

3. tasteles

4. biodegradable

5. stable in dry form

6. susceptible to microbial decomposition

7. gelatin shells can be colored w/FDC approved coloring

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capsule/gelatin properties
Definition

- soluble containers for solid/liquid dosage formulations

 

- needs appropriate amount of moisture, needs 13-16% water content

 

- hygroscopic drugs should be stored with dessicant

Term
hard gelatin capsule
Definition
- cap and body
Term
kapseals
Definition
Park-Davis/Warner-Lamber locking mechanism
-apply heat to seal cap
Term
CONI-SNAP
Definition
Park-Davis/Warner-Lambert locking mechanism, snaps to prevent tampering
Term
CONI-FIT
Definition
Park-Davis/Warner-Lambert locking mechanism
Term
CONI-SNAP SUPRO
Definition
Park-Davis/Warner-Lambert locking mechanism
Term
Lok-Caps
Definition
Elanco/Eli Lilly lockin mechanism, snap to lock
Term
Posilok
Definition
Elanco/Eli Lilly locking mechanism
Term
Lox-It
Definition
R.P. Scherer locking mechanism
Term
Spansules
Definition
SKF locking mechanism
Term
Pulvule
Definition
Eli Lilly locking mechanism
Term
capsule size 5
Definition
60-130mg
Term
capsule 4
Definition
95-260mg
Term
capsule size 3
Definition
130-390mg
Term
capsule size 2
Definition
225-650mg
Term
capsule size 1
Definition
325-910mg
Term
capsule size 0
Definition
390-910mg
Term
capsule size 00
Definition
390-1300mg
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capsule size 000
Definition
650-2000mg
Term
pharmaceutic ingredients in capsules
Definition

diluents

lubricants

wetting agents

adsorbents

Term
lactose
Definition
diluents
Term
microcrystalline cellulose
Definition
diluent
Term
magnesium stearate
Definition
lubricant
Term
calcium stearate
Definition
lubricant
Term
sodium lauryl sulfate
Definition
wetting agent
Term
magnesium carbonate
Definition
adsorbent
Term
magnesium oxide
Definition
adsorbent
Term
capsule process
Definition

1. empty shell

2. rectification: align empty shell

3. separation: separate cap from body

4. filling: fill with drug

5. joining: place body and cap together

6. discharge: pack and go

Term
what determines capsule size?
Definition

- amount/bulk of drug and inert substance

 

- age of patient, can't give 000 to old or young patient

Term
enteric coated capsules
Definition
cellulose and shallac
Term
extended release capsules
Definition
coat the pellets/granules and place in capsule
Term
extemporous compounding (1)
Definition
filling hard gelatin capsules with combo drug, tablet or powder
Term
extemporous compounding (2)
Definition
using hard gelatin capsule as drug source
Term
soft gelatin capsule definition
Definition
one piece hermetically sealed(airtight) dosage form
Term
components of soft gelatin shell
Definition

glycerin

polyhydric alchol

plasiticizer

methyl/propyl paraben

paraamino benzoic acid (preservative)

Term
types of drugs inside soft gelatin capsules
Definition

liquids

suspensions

pasty materials

dry powder

pelletized materials

Term
process of making soft gelatin capsule
Definition
metering pump dispenses accurate amount of drug into gelatin ribbon, gelatin ribbon is flattened by counter rotating die (die has teeth that are capsule shaped), drop of sphere gelatin capsules
Term
shape of soft gelatin caspules
Definition

sphere

oblong

ellipse

tube-shaped

Term
drug-gelatin capsule compatability
Definition
if the drug pH is 2.5-7.5, the pKa of the gelatin capsule must be within this range otherwise hydrolysis of the drug will occur
Term
what liquids can be encapsulated in soft gelatin capsules
Definition

1. oil or hydrophobic liquids

2. hydrophilic polymer liquids

(polyethylene glycol PEG)

3. relatively hydrophilic nonvolatile liquids

Term
Starch capsules
Definition
natural materials, free of animal products, less susceptible to change, tamper evident
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