compoundingReqFC Flashcards
how must FDA drugs be approved? What standards are used and what number must they all have? What else do you have to write on all medications?
be approved by the NDA, produced under GMP (good manufacturing practices) and have NDC number and have expiration date.
if needs alcohol what type?
95% ethyl alcohol
all prducts should have what on the lable?
generic name of all ingrdients, strength, quantity, pharmacy lot number, beyond use date, and any special storage requirements
use micropippette
if less than 1 ml
when do u use plastic spatulas ( which chemicals react with stainless steel)
for chemicals (potassium, iodine) that can react w/ stainless steel blades
levigation
when u take a solid and mix it w/ something liquid to make a paste
how do u levigate white petrolatum
hydrophobic so no water but u can use mineral oil
trituration definition
reducing substances to fine particles by rubbin in w/ a mortar and pestle
extremporaneious def
a random compound for a special pt
emollients def
agent used to soften and smooth the skin. aka moisturizer.
emulsions def
two liquids that stay seperate when u try to combine them- oil and water
emulsifiers what do they do
help emulsions mix by reducing surface tension- they are usually surfactants or wetting agents aka sorbitan
hydrophilic lipohilic balance (HLB) what is t for?
determines how much surfactant will be required to form the mixture together
lotions, cream, ointments which has most water?
LOTION- all oil in water preparations. ointments provide best skin barrier
solutions def
liquid preparations of soluble chemicals dissolved in solvents such as water, alcohol or propylene glycol.
