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| shield exposed skin surface from harmful stimuli |
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| absorb moisture from skin and local wounds to discourage bacterial growth |
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| can alleviate irritation of mucous membranes |
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| fat or oil substances used to increase moisture content of skin membranes |
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| coagulate blood, help wounds and cuts heal quickly |
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| increase skin temperature by increasing circulation at the surface |
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| destroy skin at the applied site (warts, keratoses, hyperplastic tissue) |
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| cause peeling of skin, useful in the treatment of eczema, acne, etc. |
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| biological factors that effect absorption |
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| skin age, skin condition, regional skin sites, skin metabolism, circulatory effects |
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| Physiochemical factors that effect absorption |
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| skin hydration, drug/skin binding, temperature penetration enhancers, drug/vehicle interaction, dosage form properties |
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| three components of topical dosage form |
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| base or body of dosage form, medicinal agent, preservative |
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| intended for topical use, local effects, deliver drug to skin for dermal disorders |
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1. hydrocarbon bases
2. absorption bases
3. emulsion bases (w/o)
4. emulsion bases (o/w)
5. water-miscible bases |
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| Characteristics of Hydrocarbon Bases for Ointments |
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* insoluble in water
* not water washable
* will not absorb water
* emollient
* occlusive
* greasy |
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| Examples of Hydrocarbon Bases |
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| Petrolatum (vasoline), white petrolatum, yellow ointment |
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