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Dr. Kamal - Ceutics II
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10/31/2010

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Solvents are used to
Definition
dissolve drugs.
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Examples of solvents.
Definition
1. Pure water
2. Sterile water
3. alcohol
4. peanut oil
5. Mineral oil
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Vehicles are used to
Definition
dissolve or disperse drugs.
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Examples of vehicles.
Definition
1. Syrups (sugar solutions)
2. Elixers (hydroalcoholic)
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Flavors and sweetners make
Definition
the drug more palatable.
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Examples of flavors.
Definition
1. Peppermint
2. vanillin
3. cocoa
4. cinnamon oil
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Examples of sweetners.
Definition
1. sucrose
2. mannitol
3. sorbitol
4. glycerin
5. dextrose
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Preservatives prevent
Definition
microbial growth.
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Examples of antifungals.
Definition
1. Parabens (methyl, ethyl, butyl)
2. Benzoic acid
3. Sodium benzoate
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Examples of antimicrobials.
Definition
1. benzylkonium chloride
2. chlorbutanol
3. phenol
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Stabilizers are also known as
Definition
1. Antioxidants
2. chelating agents.
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Stabilizers are used to
Definition
prevent decomposition.
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Examples of antioxidants are
Definition
1. ascorbic acid (vit C)
2. sodium ascorbate
3. sodium metabisulfite
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Examples of chelating agents are
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1. Edetic acid
2. Edetate disodium
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Diluents or fillers are used to
Definition
increase the bulk of formulation.
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Examples of diluents of fillers are
Definition
1. Microcrystalline cellulose
2. Starch
3. Lactose
4. Mannitol
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Binders are used to cause
Definition
adhesion.
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Examples of binders are
Definition
1. Sodium carboxymethyl Cellulose
2. Ethyl cellulose
3. Gelatin
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Disintegrating agents help
Definition
break tablet after incubation in to water.
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Examples of disintegrating agents are
Definition
1. Microcrystalline cellulose
2. Starch
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Antiadherents, lubricants, and glidants reduce
Definition
friction during compression and improve flow
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Examples of antiadherents/lubricants/and glidants.
Definition
1. Stearates (Ca, Mg, Zn)
2. Talc
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Surfactants help in
Definition
dispersion
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An example of surfactants is
Definition
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
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Examples of ointment bases are
Definition
1. Petrolatum
2. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
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A coating agent is used for
Definition
taste masking and enteric protection.
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Examples of sugar coating.
Definition
1. liquid glucose
2. sucrose
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Examples of film coating.
Definition
1. ethyl cellulose
2. methyl cellulose
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Examples of Enteric coating.
Definition
1. Cellulose acetate Phthalate
2. Shellac
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