ANTI-INFECTIVES: ALDEHYDES + PRESERVATIVES Flashcards
SYNONYMS
Formalin, Formol
Formaldehyde
NLT 37% w/v of HCHO with methanol
Formaldehyde
Prevents the polymerization of formaldehyde to paraformaldehyde
Methanol
Primary use of formaldehyde
Embalming Agent
Others: Deodorant, Antiseptic, Disinfectant (Gas)
Used for sterilization of equipment and instruments that cannot be autoclaved
Glutarol
(Glutaraldehyde Disinfectant Solution)
Brand Name: Cidex
SYNONYMS
Glutaraldehyde Disinfectant Solution
Glutarol
Brand Name: Cidex
Compounds that prevents contamination
Preservatives
Useful antifungal preservative for liquid dosage forms; has low toxicity
Parabens
Parabens are esters of ____.
p-hydroxybenzoic acid
White crystalline powders for molds
Methylparaben
(methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate)
White crystalline powders for yeast
Propylparaben
(propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate)
SYNONYMS
Chloretone
Chlorobutanol
SYNONYMS
Phenylcarbinol/Phenylmethanol
Benzylalcohol
SYNONYMS
Orange oil/Rose oil
Used in perfumery
Phenylethyl alcohol
SYNONYMS
2,4-hexadienoic acid
Sorbic Acid
A white crystalline solid that slowly sublimes at room temperature and naturally occurring in gum benzoin and in Peru and Tolu balsams
Benzoic acid and its esters
Transparent colorless crystals, antifungal preservatives
Sodium benzoate and Sodium
propionate
Preservative for fresh fruit juices
Benzoic Acid
Effective antifungal preservatives especially in preparations containing sugar
Sorbic Acid
Preservative in injectable drugs
Phenylmercuric nitrate
The bacteriostatic efficacy of phenylmercuric nitrate is ____ in the presence of serum.
Increased or Reduced
Reduced
SYNONYMS
Acetoxyphenylmercury
Phenylmercuric acetate
Occurs as white prisms
Phenylmercuric acetate
Formaldehyde is immiscible with water and alcohol at room temperature.
True or False
False
MISCIBLE
