Compounding II Flashcards
1
Q
how to ensure high-quality ingredients
A
USP-NF, FCC (food chemicals codex)
if non-FDA facility, need CoA (certificate of analysis)
2
Q
levigation
A
trituration using levigating agents )glycerin or mineral oil) to aid in the grinding
3
Q
lower HLB surfactant use
higher HLB surfactant use
A
w/o emulsion (lower = lipid)
o/w (higher = H2O)
4
Q
common reactions of drug degradation
A
redox rxn hydrolysis photolysis
