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ASTRINGENTS Flashcards

1
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______ is a chemical compound that tends to shrink or constrict body tissues and precipitate the protein and astringent form protective layer on the surface.

A

An astringent substance

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2
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astringents are able to reduce the cell permeability due to what?

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due to their protein action

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______ are usually applied to damaged skin topically or to the mucous membrane of GIT including the mouth.

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Astringents

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4
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___ reduces local edema, exudation, and inflammation.

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Astringent

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Characteristics of an astringent:

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  • Affect only the superficial layer. Reduce cellular permeability.
  • Make the surface mechanically strong, decrease exudation.
  • Protect from external irritation.
  • Possess local styptic and local antiseptic action.
  • May interfere with the function of pain receptors. The pain relieving action is mild.
  • Constrict the blood vessels to stop bleeding.
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6
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Types of Astringents:

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• Vegetable astringents
• Metallic Astringents
• Miscellaneous

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7
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Tannic acid, Gallic acid

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Vegetable astringents

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8
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 Aluminium salts: Alum [KAl(SO4)2•12H2O], Aluminium chloride (AlCl3), Auminium acetate
 Zinc salts: Zinc chloride (ZnCl2), Zinc sulfate (ZnSO4)
 Ferric chloride (FeCl3)
 Strontium chloride
 Silver nitrate (AgNO3)
 Copper sulfate (CuSO4)

A

Metallic Astringents

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9
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Very cold water, Alcohol

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Miscellaneous

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10
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Indications:

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 Swollen, inflamed and/or leaky tissues.
 They are used to treated diarrhea or dysentery.
 During leukorrhea (thick white/yellowish vaginal discharge)
 During minor bleeding like Menorrhagia, Hemorrhoids.
 They promote healing process.
 They decrease sweating and possess deodorant properties.
 Mild astringent solutions are used in the relief of such minor skin irritations as those resulting from
superficial cuts, allergies, insect bites, or fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.

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11
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Zinc sulfate chemical formula

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ZnSO4

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12
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As a mineral ZnSO4·7H2O is known as ______.

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Goslarite

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13
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zinc sulfate appearance, odor, and taste

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white powder or white granular in nature; odorless; astringents and metallic taste

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14
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When heated over 6800 C, zinc sulfate decomposes into ______ and _______, both which are hazardous.

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sulfur dioxide gas and zinc oxide fume

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15
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how many percent is there zinc sulfate for ophthalmic purposes?

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0.25%

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16
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____ is an inorganic compound and dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to treat zinc deficiency.

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Zinc sulfate

17
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___ acts as emetics.

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Zinc sulfate

18
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Side effects of zinc sulfate:

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abdominal pain, vomiting (2-8 mg/Kg of body weight), headache and tiredness.

19
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____ are white crystalline double sulfates of univalent and trivalent atoms.

20
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_____ is both a specific chemical compound and a class of chemical compounds.

21
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TRUE OR FALSE: In general, alums are easier formed when the alkali metal atom is larger. This rule was first stated by Locke in 1902.

22
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Uses: It is also used in so-called “crystal” deodorants and water purification.

A

Potassium alum

23
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Aluminum potassium sulfate synonym

A

potash alum

24
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Potassium aluminum sulfate synonyms:

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alunite and kalinite

25
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Uses: Soda alum is used in the acidulent (being sour to the taste) of food as well as in the manufacture of baking powder.

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Sodium alum

26
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Sodium alum chemical name

27
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Soda alum synonym

28
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Uses: Used in water purification, in vegetable glues, in porcelain cements, in deodorants, in tanning, dyeing and in fireproofing textiles.

A

Ammonium alum

29
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ammonium aluminum sulfate synonym

A

Tschermigite

30
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• Uses: It is a dark violet crystalline and used in tanning.

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Chrome alum

31
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Chrome alum chemical name

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Chromium (III) potassium sulfate

32
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Chromium (III) potassium sulfate synonym

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Chromium alum

33
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Potash alum properties

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colorless; transparent; crystalline structure

34
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Alum is used as an ______ in many subunit vaccines, such as include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (DTP) in order to augment the body’s response to immunogens.

35
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______ is an agent that may stimulate the immune system and increase the response to a vaccine. _______ having aluminum have been proven to make some vaccines last for longer period of time and to help generate more antibodies to fight against disease

36
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Alum listed as an ingredient of ______ and pharmaceutical aid..

A

toothpaste or toothpowder

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