LAB Flashcards

1
Q

semisolid preparations applied on skin and mucous membranes

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OINTMENTS (Unguentum)

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2
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Ointment Bases

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  1. Oleaginous Base/ Hydrocarbon Base
  2. Absorption Base
  3. Water-removable Base
  4. Water-soluble Base
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3
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It is Greasy, Anhydrous, Emollient, Occlusive effect, Non-water washable

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OLEAGINOUS BASES

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4
Q

mixture of semisolid hydrocarbon from petrolatum

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Petrolatum USP / Yellow Petrolatum / Petroleum Jelly

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5
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Bleached form of Petrolatum USP

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White Petrolatum

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6
Q

From honeybees/ honeycomb of Apis mellifera

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YELLOW WAX / BEESWAX

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7
Q

Bleached form of wax

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WHITE WAX

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8
Q

Yellow petrolatum + yellow wax

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Yellow Ointment / Simple Ointment

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9
Q

White petrolatum + white wax

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White Ointment

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10
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It is Greasy, Anhydrous, Emollient, Occlusive effect, Non-water washable
(can absorb small amount of water > will form w/o)

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ABSORPTION BASES

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11
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Contains:
- White wax
- White Petrolatum
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Cholesterol

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HYDROPHILIC PETROLATUM (AQUAPHOR)

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12
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from wool of sheep (Ovis aries)
- 0.25% moisture

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ANHYDROUS LANOLIN

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13
Q

has 25% moisture

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HYDROUS LANOLIN

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14
Q
  • o/w emulsion
  • Non-greasy, non-occlusive, water washable
  • Can be diluted with large amount of water
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WATER-REMOVABLE BASES

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15
Q

No oleaginous component
- lipid-free ; greaseless; non-occlusive; water-washable
- For incorporation of solid substances

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WATER-SOLUBLE BASES

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16
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MW <600

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CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID

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17
Q

MW >1000

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WAX-LIKE WHITE SOLID

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18
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MW 600-1000

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SEMISOLID

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19
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use of ointment roller mills to mix heat-sensitive ointment bases.

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INCORPORATION

20
Q

use of steam-jacketed kettles to melt anhydrous ointment bases and cooling gradually until congealed

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FUSION

21
Q

More liquid in consistency than ointment therefore more spreadable to the skin

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CREAMS

22
Q

Semisolid dosage form in which the drug is dissolved or dispersed in either o/w or w/o emulsion base or any type of water-removable base

applied to larger areas of skin

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CREAMS

23
Q

Water will evaporate and a thin film of stearic acid will remain

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VANISHING CREAM

24
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COMPONENTS:
-Large percentage of H2O
-Humectant (polyhydric alcohol) -Stearic acid

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VANISHING CREAM

25
Q

w/o base

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COLD CREAM / PETROLATUM ROSE WATER OINTMENT

26
Q

Clear, colorless dispersion systems which are rendered jelly-like by the addition of a gelling agent

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GELS

27
Q

Jelly like consistency - Thixotropy

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GELS

28
Q

Semisolid preps applied on the skin containing a larger proportion of solid materials (>25%)

-Stiffer than ointments

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PASTE

29
Q

Topical protectant (treatment & protection of diaper rash)

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ZnO paste

30
Q

antipruritic that contains ZnO

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CALAMINE LOTION

31
Q

are applied to the skin for the long term. They are melted before application, cooled to slightly above body temperature and applied to the affected area with a fine brush.

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GLYCEROGELATIN

32
Q

treatment of varicose ulcers

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ZINC GELATIN BOOT

33
Q

Solid masses inserted into a body cavity in which they melt at body temperature or dissolve into the aqueous secretions of the body orifice.

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SUPPOSITORY

34
Q
  • It is given when oral route is not possible: coma, vomiting, infants
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SUPPOSITORIES

35
Q

Suppository base used in Rectal, Urethral
-melts at body temperature

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OLEAGINOUS BASES

36
Q
  • from seeds of Theobroma cacao
  • most common base for rectal suppositories
    -solid @32°C ; melts @ 34-35°C
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COCOA BUTTER

37
Q

more than 1 crystal form

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POLYMORPHISM

38
Q

Mixture of triglycerides. From coconuts

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WECOBEE

39
Q

Mixture of saturated fatty acid; major component: Lauric acid

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WITEPSOL

40
Q

Suppository based used for Vaginal suppository
-Aqueous environment

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WATER-SOLUBLE / MISCIBLE

41
Q

most common base for pessaries

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GLYCERINATED GELATIN

42
Q

alternative base for pessaries

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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL

43
Q

oldest; simplest method of preparation

  • disadvantage: variance in appearance
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HAND MOLDING

44
Q
  • avoids heat
  • problem: air entrapment; weight variation
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COMPRESSION MOLDING

45
Q
  • most common method
  • base is melted and poured to molds - Lubricant is needed (mineral oil)
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POUR / MELT MOLDING