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PH 107 - Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, Drug Delivery Systems, and Medical Devices (Lec.) > MIDTERM 03 - Semi-Solid Dosage Forms > Flashcards

MIDTERM 03 - Semi-Solid Dosage Forms Flashcards

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1
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Layer of the epidermis that is composed of approximately 40% protein and 40% water

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Stratum corneum

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2
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Drug molecules can penetrate in the stratum corneum by __________

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Passive diffusion

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Is a semi-solid preparation intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes

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Ointment

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2 kinds of ointment (MU)

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Medicated, Unmedicated

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Are ointments intended for physical effects as protecetants, emollient, and lubricants

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Unmedicated ointment

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Base used in preparing medicated ointment

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Ointment base

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Imparts emollient effect and as an occlusive dressing (Types of ointment base)

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Hydrocarbon/Oleaginous base

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Purified mixture of semi-solid hydrocarbon obtained from petrolatum (Types of hydrocarbon/oleaginous base)

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Petrolatum, USP

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Wholly or nearly decolorized purified mixture of semi-solid hydrocarbon from petrolatum (Types of hydrocarbon/oleaginous base)

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White petrolatum, USP

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Purified wax from the honeycomb of the bee Apis mellifera; also called as simple ointment (Types of hydrocarbon/oleaginous base)

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Yellow ointment, USP

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They are not easily removed from the skin with water washing (Types of ointment base)

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Absorption base

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Prepared by stearyl alcohol and white wax melted on steam bath + cholesterol, adding white petrolatum, and allowing the mixture to cool until congealed (Types of absorption base)

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Hydrophilic petrolatum

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Obtained from the wool of sheep (Ovis aries); a purified wax like substance that has been cleaned, deodorized, and decolorized (Types of absorption base)

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Lanolin, USP

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A lanolin that has been processed to reduce the contents of free lanolin alcohols and any detergent and pesticide residues

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Modified lanolin, USP

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Are O/W emulsions resembling creams; they are easily washed from the skin (Types of ointment bases)

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Water-removable/Water-washable bases

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Stearyl alcohol and white petrolatum are melted together at about 75°C and serve as the base (Types of water-removable bases)

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Hydrophilic ointment, USP

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Do not contain oleaginous components; are completely water washable and referred to as greaseless (Types of ointment bases)

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Water-soluble base

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Is a polymer of ethylene oxide and water (Types of water-soluble base)

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Polyethylene glycol ointment, NF

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2 general methods of ointment preparation (IF)

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Incorporation, Fusion

20
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Components are mixed until a uniform preparation is attained (Methods of ointment preparation)

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Incorporation

21
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The ointment is prepared by rubbing and working the components together on the hard surface until the product is smooth and uniform (Methods of incorporation)

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Spatulation

22
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A small portion of the powder is mixed with a portion of the base until uniform (Methods of incorporation)

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Geometric dilution

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Mixing the solid material in a vehicle in which it is insoluble to make a smooth dispersion (Methods of incorporation)

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Levigation

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Solids soluble in common solvent that will affect neither the stability of the drug nor the efficacy of the product may be dissolved first in that solvent (Methods of incorporation)

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Dissolution in solvent

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Used for incorporating a gummy material (Methods of incorporation)

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Pulverization by intervention

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All or some of the components of an ointment are combined by being melted together and cooled with constant stirring until congealed (Methods of ointment preparation)

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Fusion

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Are semisolid preparations containing one or more medicinal agents dissolved or dispersed in either a W/O or O/W emulsion

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Creams

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2 types of creams

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Oil-in-water (O/W), Water-in-oil (W/O)

29
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Tends to vanish on skin (Types of creams)

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Oil-in-water (O/W)

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Imparts an oily feeling on the skin (Types of creams)

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Water-in-oil (W/O)

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A semisolid system consisting of dispersion of small or large molecules in an aqueous liquid vehicle rendered jellylike by the addition of a gelling agent

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Gels/Jellies

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2 types of gels (ST)

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Single-phase, Two-phase

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Gels in which the macromolecules are uniformly distributed throughout a liquid (Types of gels)

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Single-phase

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Gels consisting of floccules of small distinct particles

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Two-phase/Magma

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An example of two-phase gel/magma consisting of a gelatinous precipitate of magnesium hydroxide

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Milk of magnesia/Magnesia magma

36
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Are semisolid preparations intended for application to the skin

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Pastes

37
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Are solid or semisolid adhesive masses spread on a backing of paper, fabric, moleskin, or plastic

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Plasters

38
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Is a plaster used on the toes for the removal of corns

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Salicylic acid plaster

39
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Are plastic masses containing gelatin, glycerin, water, and an added medicinal substance

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Glycerogelatins

40
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An example of glycerogelatin used in the treatment of varicose ulcers

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Zinc gelatin

41
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A fluid emulsion applied to the surface of the skin

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Lotions

42
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A lotion which consists of finely powdered insoluble solids held in more or less permanent suspension by the presence of suspending agents or surface active agents

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Calamine lotion

43
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The major route by which drugs enter the eye is through simple diffusion via the __________

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Cornea

44
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For drugs that are poorly absorbed by the cornea, the __________ provides an alternative route

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Conjunctive sclera

45
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Are drugs introduced into the nasal passage and are primarily for local effects on the mucous membranes and underlying tissues

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Nasal ointments

46
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They should be certain that upon dispensing, the patient understands the proper method of administration

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Pharmacists

PH 107 - Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, Drug Delivery Systems, and Medical Devices (Lec.) (13 decks)

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