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may be prepared from any combination of solid,
liquid or gas, the three states of matter
Solutions
Liquid preparations that contain one or more soluble chemical substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents
Solutions
Homogenous mixture that is prepared by dissolving a solid, liquid or gas in another liquid and represents a group of preparations in which the molecules of the solute or dissolved substance are dispersed
Solutions
TYPES OF SOLUTIONS
Solid Solution
Liquid Solution
Gaseous Solutions
the solvent is solid
the solvent is liquid
the solvent is gas
Solid Solution
Liquid Solution
Gaseous Solutions
SS - Solid in solid example
Cu + gold= 12 karat yellow gold
SS- Liquid in solid example
Hg dissolved in Ag = amalgam
SS- Gas in solid
air dissolved in soap = floating soap
LS- solid in liquid
salt in water
LS- ▪ Liquid in liquid
alcohol and water
LS- Gases in liquid
carbonated beverages
GS- Solid in gas
sulfur in air
GS- Liquid in gas
water vapor in air
GS- Gas in gas
oxygenated air
FACTORS AFFECTING THE “RATE” OF SOLUBILITY
Particle size
Agitation
Temperature
an increase in surface area to the solvent will _____ rate of solution. So the particle size should be reduced by_____ before it is dissolved
Increase
communition
increases the rate of solution by removing from the surface of the solute. The more concentrated solution around it the ___ concentrated the solvent.
less
FACTORS AFFECTING SOLUBILITY OF SOLUTE
Temperature
Molecular Structure
Effects of other substance
pH (weak acids, weak bases)
has the widest range of usefulness of all the solvents employed in pharmaceutical dispensing or manufacturing. It is a good solvent for most
inorganic and organic
Water
good solvent for many organic substances both natural and synthetic.
Alcohol USP, Ethyl Alcohol, Ethanol
Alcohol USP, Ethyl Alcohol, Ethanol limit for:
6 to 12 years old
12 years old and bove
Adult
0.5%
5%
10%
99.5% absolute alcohol is partially free from water
Dehydrated Alcohol
prepared by mixing equal volume of Alcohol USP and purified water
Diluted Alcohol NF
– contains about 70% of ethyl alcohol by volume the
remainder consists of water, denaturants with or without color additives and perfume oils and stabilizers
Alcohol, Rubbing
– clear syrupy liquid with sweet taste.
Glycerin USP (Glycerol)
It is miscible both with water and alcohol
Glycerin USP (Glycerol)
Excellent solvent for tannins, phenol and boric
acid. It has a preservative quality.
Glycerin USP (Glycerol)
miscible in water, acetone, alcohol and chloroform
Propylene Glycol
miscible in water, acetone alcohol and other glycols
Polyethylene glycol 400
miscible with alcohol, ether, benzene, hexane and both fixed and volatile oils
chloroform
miscible with water, alcohol, ether, chloroform and most of the volatile oils
Acetone
METHODS OF PREPARING SOLUTIONS
Simple Solution
Solution by Chemical reaction
Solution by Extraction
prepared by dissolving the solute in the solvent
Simple Solution
prepared by reacting two or more solutes with each other in a suitable solvent.
Solution by Chemical reaction
vegetables or animal origin are often extracted with
suitable solvent. Preparation of this type may be classified as solutions but more often EXTRACTIVES
Solution by Extraction
used as a major ingredient. Water is used as a vehicle
and a solvent for the desired flavoring or medical agent
AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER
o Tasteless
o Freedom from irritating qualities
o Lack of pharmacologic activity
PREPARATION IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
o Distillation
o Demineralization or Deionization
o Reverse Osmosis
This ionization process is the well-known Zeolite process of softening water high mineral content.
Demineralization or Deionization
act as a catalyst such as dehydrated aluminum
Zeolite
the water should be ___before they can be used for pharmaceuticals
purified
Transport of solvent through semipermeable membrane separating 2 solutions of different concentrations (less
concentrated and more concentrated
Reverse Osmosis
A reversely new separation process w/c in principle may be applied to the separation, concentration and fractionalization of inorganic or organic substances in aqueous or non-aqueous solutions in the liquid or the gaseous phase is known
reverse osmosis
reverse osmosis also referred as “__ “ membrane
filtration
“crossflow or tangential flow”
Aromatic water is also called
medicated water
defined in the USP as clear, saturated aqueous solutions of volatile oils or other aromatic or volatile substances
AROMATIC WATERS
2 Components of aromatic water
- Volatile oil
2. Water
Official Processes of Preparation in aromatic water
Distillation
Solution Method
is the process of obtaining aromatic water by distillation one or more times from delicate drugs with small quantities of volatile principles
Cohobation
Example of cohobation
Stronger Rose (Aqua Rose Fertier, Triple Rose Water)
Solution Method
❑ Simple Solution Method
❑ Alternate Solution by Intervention
volatile material is mixed thoroughly with __ g of purified talc
15
T or F
Aromatic water are not permanently stable preparations
True
aqueous solution which is directed against a part or into a cavity of the body. It functions as a cleansing or antiseptic.
Douche
Douches are usually directed to the appropriate body parts by using
Bulb syringe
vaginal syringe is made up of an ___ ounce capacity bulb syringe with a large vulcanite or rubber spray tube
8 to 10
KINDS OF DOUCHES
Eye douche
Pharyngeal douche
nasal Douche
Vaginal douche
Vaginal Douche are also called
urethral douche or irrigation
Enema are also called
clyster
Enemas are usually given at body temperature in quantities of ___ injected slowly with enema syringe
1 to 2 pints
If they are to be retained in the intestine, they should not be used in larger quantities than __ ounces for an adult
6 fluid
Enema of soft soap - prepared by dissolving __ g of soft soap with purified water to make __
50
1000 mL
TYPES OF ENEMA
Evacuation Enemas
Retention Enemas
Nutritive Enema
Medicated Enema
rectal enemas employed to promote evacuation of bowel and to cleanse the colon for retention and for diagnosis - toenema
Evacuation Enemas
a number of solutions are administered rectally for the local effects of the medication - toenema
Retention Enemas
supply nutrient to thepatient - toenema
Nutritive Enema
supply medication for systemic effect- - toenema
Medicated Enema
BaSO4 and Fleet Enema - toenema
Diagnostic Enema
Are aqueous solutions used for treating the pharynx and nasopharynx by forcing air from the lungs
gargles
Examples of gargles
Phenol Gargle and Potassium Chlorate (also known as Golden Gargle) and Phenol Gargle are official in B.P.C
Latin name of phenol gargle
Gargarisma Phenol
Contains 50mL of Phenol Glycerin (__ % w/w pheno and __% w/w glycerin), __ amaranth solution ( __%w/v in chloroform water) and water to make 1L
16%, 84%
10mL, 1%
an aqueous solution which is most often used for its Deodorant Refreshing Antiseptic effect
mouthwash
washes also called
LAVATIO ORI
Eye washes- as anesthetic, anti-infective, diagnostic, myotic and anti-inflammatory
Collyrium
Mouthwash - antibacterial
Collutorium
Nasal wash - antibacterial and antiseptic
Collunarium
Juices are formerly known as
INPISSATED JUICES
Example of Juices
Cherry juice and Raspberry juices are official in USP
concentrated solutions of sugar (such as sucrose) in water or other aqueous liquids with or without added flavoring agents and medicinal substances
Syrups
3 Types of syrups
Simple syrup
Medicated syrup
Non-medicated/Flavored syrup
concentrated solution of sucrose in purified
water alone
Simple syrup
aqueous solution of sucrose containing other substances as polyols(glycerin and sorbitol)
Medicated syrup
contained various aromatic and pleasantly flavored substances and is intended as a vehicle or flavor for preparations.
Non-medicated/Flavored syrup
are used as vehicles and have no official formulas and therefore no detailed descriptions of the product are found in compendia.
Non-medicated/Flavoring syrups
Pharmaceutical Classification
• Based on their basic formula
- sugar based syrups
- artificial sweeteners and non-nutritive syrups
syrups which are concentrated solutions
sugar based syrups
formulated with artificial sweetening agents and viscosity builders
artificial sweeteners and non-nutritive syrups
This sucrose - based syrup utilizes sweet orange peel tincture, and citric acid as the source of flavor and tartness
Orange Syrup
syrup of orange peel, sweet orange peel __ mL;citric acid __ g; talc __ g; sucrose __ g; purified water q.s to
make __ mL
Syrupus Aurantii 50 mL 5 g 15 g 820 g 100 mL
Commercially available vehicles for the extemporaneous compounding of Syrups.
Ora - Sweet and Ora-Sweet SF
Sugar free
Ora-Sweet SF
A sucrose - based syrup containing about __% by volume of raspberry juice
Raspberry Syrup
48%
Licorice syrup, Glycyrrhiza fluid extract __ mL; Fennel oil __ mL; Anise oil __ mL; syrups, q.s to make __ mL
Glycyrrhiza Syrup 250 mL 0.55 mL 0.5 mL 1000 mL
Cocoa Syrup =
Syrupus cacao, Cacao syrup
Cocoa Syrup chocolate flavored, cocoa __ g; sucrose __ g ; liquid glucose __ g; glycerin __ mL;
Sodium chloride __g; Vanilla __ g ; Sodium benzoate __g ; water q.s. to make 1000 mL
180 g 600g 180 g 50 mL 2 g 0.2 g 1 g
Cherry Syrup =
Syrupus Gerasi
Cherry juice __ mL; sucrose __; alcohol __ ; water q.s. to make 1000 mL
475 mL
800 g
20 mL
Acacia Syrup=
Syrupus acaciae
Acacia Syrup
Acacia powder __ g; Sodium benzoate __ g; Vanilla tincture __ mL; Sucrose __ g; Purified
water q.s to make 1000 mL.
100 g
1 g
5 mL
800 g
Citric acid Syrup =
Syrupus Acidi Citrici, Syrup lemon
Citric acid Syrup -
Lemon tincture __ mL; Citric acid __ g: Purified water q.s to make 1000
mL
10 mL
10 g
may be used as the basis for the preparation of
flavored or medicated syrup
Simple syrup
Simple Syrup has __ % sucrose in purified water
85%
COMPONENTS OF SYRUPS
Sugar Antimicrobial preservatives Flavorants colorants Miscellaneous
PRESERVATION AND STORAGE OF SYRUPS
Generally, syrups are stored at ___ in tightly closed bottle and well-filled bottles
room temperature
PRESERVATIVES SYRUPS
- Benzoic acid- __ %
- Sodium benzoate – __ %
- Combination of methyl, propyl, butyl parabens totaling= %
- 1% to 0.2%
- 1 to 0.2
- 1%
Honey is also called
“Clarified honey” or “Strained Honey”
Honey instead of __ was used as a base for thick liquid preparation known as
Syrup
Honeys or Mels
___ the secretion deposited in the honeycomb of the bee and consists of a mixture of invert sugar – __ %; sucrose – __ %; dextrin – __%
Honey
62-83%
8%
0.2%
Honeys example
Oxymel (acid honey) – contains acetic acid – __ mL; Purified water __ mL; honey q.s to make 1000 mL
150 mL
150 mL
Are thick, viscid, adhesive liquids, produced by dispersing gum in water or by extracting with water mucilagenous principle from vegetable substances
MUCILAGES
used primarily to aid in suspending insoluble substances in liquids
MUCILAGES
Are liquid preparation composed by pyroxylin dissolved a solvent mixture. Usually composed of alcohol and ether with or without added substances
COLLODIONS
is obtained by the action of mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acids on cotton and consists chiefly of cellulose tetranitrate.
• Pyroxylin (nitrocellulose soluble gun cotton, collodion cotton)
applied to the skin by means of a soft brush or other suitable applicators. The solvent rapidly evaporates, leaving a film residue of pyroxylin
Collodion
protective coating collodion
Collodion, USP is a clear or slightly opalescent viscous
liquid prepared by dissolving __% W/V pyroxillin in __ mixture of ether and alcohol
4%
3:1
protective coating collodion
___ is prepared by adding __% of Camphor and __% castor oil to the Collodion
Flexible Collodion, USP
2%
3%
provides medication collodion
__ % solution of salicylic acid in flexible collodion. Used as keratolytic effect t ( topical drug that softens the superficial keratincontaining layer of the skin and promotes its desquamation) especially in the removal of corns from the toes.
Salicylic acid Collodion, USP
10%
Salicylic acid Collodion, USP synonym
Corn solvent
• Are clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened hdyroalcoholic liquids intended for oral as compared to syrup, elixirs are less sweet and viscous since they contain a lower portion of sugar and consequently less effective in masking the taste of medicinal substances
Elixirs
Elixir is by __ solution
simple solution
Elixir main ingredient
ethanol and water
Elixir
The alcohol content varies from __% depending on the water alcohol solubility of the ingredients
3 to 41 %
Preparation of Elixirs
- Simple solution with agitation
2. By the admixture of two or more liquid ingredients
Classes of Elixirs
Medicated and nonmedicated elixirs
Solutions of mixtures of medicinal or pharmaceutical substances in glycerin
GLYCERITES
Generally, a minimum of __ % of glycerin is present in glycerites
50%
Glycerites possess preservative properties?
true
A drugs or combinations of drugs the by virtue of their high vapor pressure can be carried by a current into the nasal passage where they exert their effects.
INHALATIONS/INHALANTS
The device in which they bare administered is termed an (in inhalation)
inhaler
treatment of anginal pain (inhalant)
Amyl Nitrite inhalant
nasal decongestant (inhalant)
Propylhexedrine inhalant
Are alcoholic or oleaginous solutions or emulsions of various medicinal substances intended for external application to the skin, generally with
rubbing
Liniments
LINIMENTS are formerly called
“embrocations”
Liniments are prepared in the different manner as solutions, emulsions or suspensions
False
Just read
All liniments Must Bear a Label Indicating
- for external use only
- Shake well for emulsion or suspension
- Store in tight containers
- Not to be applied to bruises or broken skin areas
Formerly called “Essences”
SPIRITS
alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of volatile substances.
SPIRITS
Brandy =
___ % alcohol from grapes
Spiritus Vini vitis
48 to 54%
Whisky = __
__ of alcohol from cereals
Spiritus frumenti
47 to 53%