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1
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Maillard Reaction

A

can lead to ineffective drugs - A chemical reaction between amino acids and carbohydrates

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2
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Compendial

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USP or NF standards

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3
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GRAS

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only for food additives

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4
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How can we petition for new Food additives?

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petition (21 CFR 171)

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5
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If an excipient is found to have another use, how can we apply for it to be used in that other way

A

in an NDA

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6
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Tablet Binders

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Substances used to cause adhesion of powder particles in tablet granulations

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7
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Carboxymethylcellulose sodium (sodium CMC)

A

Tablet Binders

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8
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Ethylcellulose

A

Tablet Binders

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9
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Methylcellulose

A

Tablet Binders

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10
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PVP

A

Tablet Binders

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11
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Pregelatinized starch

A

Tablet Binders

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12
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Tablet Disintegrant

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Substances used in solid form to promote the disruption of the mass into smaller particles that are more readily dispersed or dissolved include:

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13
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Cross-povidone (cross-linked PVP)

A

Tablet Disintegrant

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14
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Sodium starch glycolate

A

Tablet Disintegrant

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15
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Starch

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Tablet Disintegrant

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16
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Tablet and Capsule Diluents (Fillers)

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An inert filler is used to create the desired bulk, flow properties, and compression characteristics of tablets and capsules

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17
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Dibasic calcium phosphate

A

Filler

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18
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Lactose

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Fillera

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19
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Mannitol

A

Filler

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20
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Microcrystalline cellulose

A

Filler

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21
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Powdered cellulose

22
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Starch

A

Also can be a filler

23
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Lubricant

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Used in tablet formulations to reduce friction during tablet compression

24
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Magnesium stearate

25
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Sodium stearyl fumarate

26
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Stearic acid

27
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Glidant

A

Used in tablet and capsule formulations to improve flow properties of the powder mixture

28
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Colloidal silica

29
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Corn starch

30
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Talcum powder

31
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Coloring

A

Adds color

32
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FD&C Red No. 3 FD&C Red No. 20 FD&C Yellow No. 6 FD&C Blue No. 2 Caramel

33
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Ferric oxide

34
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Titanium dioxide

35
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Sweetners

A

Add sweetness to the formulation

36
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Aspartame
Dextrose
Glycerin
Mannitol
Saccharin sodium
Sorbitol
Sucrose

37
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Preservative (Antioxidant)

A

Antioxidants are used to prevent the deterioration of preparations by oxidation.

38
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Ascorbic acid
Butylated hydroxyanisole Butylated hydroxytoluene
Propyl gallate
Sodium ascorbate
Sodium bisulfite
Sodium metabisulfite

A

Preservatives

39
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Preservative (Antimicrobial)

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Used toprevent growth of microorganisms

40
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Benzalkonium chloride

A

preservative

41
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Preservative (Antifungal)

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Used to prevent the growth of fungi

42
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Butylparaben
Ethylparaben
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
Benzoic acid
Sodium benzoate

A

Antifungal preservatives

43
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Suspending Agents

A

Viscosity-increasing agent used to reduce sedimentation rate of particles in a vehicle in which they are not soluble; suspension may be formulated for oral, parenteral, ophthalmic, topical, or other route

44
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examples of Suspending Agents

A

Carbomer (e.g., Carbopol)
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium Hydroxyethyl cellulose Hydroxypropyl cellulose Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Methylcellulose
Bentonite Veegum

45
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Tablet Coating Agents

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Used to coat a tablet to protect against decomposition by atmospheric oxygen or humidity, to provide a desired release pattern, to mask taste or odor, or for aesthetic purposes.

46
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Tablet Coating Agents categories

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sugar coated, film coated, and enteric coated

47
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examples of film coating agents

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Hydroxyethyl cellulose Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Methylcellulose (e.g., Methocel) Ethylcellulose (e.g., Ethocel)

48
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examples of sugar coated agents

A

Liquid glucose, Sucrose

49
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examples of enteric coated

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Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMCAS)

50
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Flavoring Agents

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Flavoring agents are used to impart a pleasant flavor and often odor to a preparation.

51
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Examples of flavoring agents

A

Anise oil
Cinnamon oil
Cocoa Menthol
Orange oil
Peppermint oil
Vanillin

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