Midterms [Lesson 1 & Prep. 1-10] Flashcards

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A substance, other than food, that alters the functions of the body

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DRUG

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2
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It is used for the diagnosis, prevention, alleviation, and mitigation of diseases.

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DRUG

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Drug is used for _ _ _ _

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DPAM: Diagnosis, Prevention, Alleviation, Mitigation of diseases

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Drug substance; is responsible for the pharmacological action or drug effect.

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ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENT (API)

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Drug products/Final Product; The “drug carrier” used to deliver the API to the body

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DOSAGE FORM or DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

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Liberation; drug products must first be released from the dosage form in the process known as liberation.

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PHARMACEUTICAL PHASE

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The processes the dissolved drug product undergoes;
“what the body does to the drug

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PHARMACOKINETIC PHASE

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Manifested by the drug effect/ interaction between the drug and the specific receptor; “what the drug does to the body”

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PHARMACODYNAMIC PHASE

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9
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refers to the breaking down of solid pharmaceutical substances, like tablets, into smaller particles or granules to increase its solubility.

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DISINTEGRATION

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10
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the process of breaking down and dissolving a substance, whether in liquid, gaseous, or solid form, into a solvent

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DISSOLUTION

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11
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this refers to the process of the movement of the drug from the initial site of administration towards and into the bloodstream.

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ABSORPTION

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12
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the process of breaking down the drug and its chemical modification in the body.

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METABOLISM

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13
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the movement of the drug from the bloodstream towards the tissues of the body or the site of action (e.g., brain).

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DISTRIBUTION

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14
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the removal of drugs from the body, either as a metabolite or unchanged drug

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EXCRETION

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15
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is the process of preparing or mixing a practitioner’s prescription or drug order.

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PHARMACY COMPOUNDING

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16
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is the production and promotion of drug products’ resale in pharmacies.

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MANUFACTURING

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17
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are homogenous mixtures made of solutes and its solvent (vehicle).

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SOLUTIONS

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18
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the vehicle in which the solute is carried in solution.

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SOLVENT

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19
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Solutions where water is used as solvent

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Aqueous Solution - prone to degradation like molds/microorganisms

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20
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Solutions where oil is used as solvent

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Oleaginous Solution - prone to oxidation

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21
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component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent

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SOLUTE

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22
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may be solid (such as NaCl), liquid (such as ethyl alcohol solution) or gas (such as hydrochloric acid)

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SOLUTE

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23
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An oral means of administration; The most common and compliant route of drug administration

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PERORAL

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24
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An administration route wherein the drug is administered into the systemic circulation through the veins

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INTRAVENOUS

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25
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An administration route wherein the drug is administered into the systemic circulation through the airways

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INHALATION

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26
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hard compressed pill that is composed entirely of medication

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TABLETS

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27
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a dosage form that consists of an outer shell that encapsulates the powder or liquid medication

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CAPSULES

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28
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a dosage form that consists of finely granulated solid particles of a medication

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POWDERS

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29
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a dosage form that is a homogeneous liquid, consisting of solute/s mixed entirely and evenly dispersed in a solvent

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SOLUTIONS

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30
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a monophasic liquid dosage form that can be aqueous or alcohol based and contains sugar

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SYRUPS

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31
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a mixture that contains insoluble solid particles suspended in liquid media and is usually water based

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SUSPENSIONS

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32
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oily semi solid substances that is applied to the affected area of the skin, healing and soothing various skin problems

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OINTMENTS

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33
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water soluble semi solid substances applied to the skin

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CREAM

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34
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dosage form that is composed of substances that dissolve at body temperature and is inserted into the rectum or vagina

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SUPPOSITORIES

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35
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stirring a mixture to dissolve solid materials

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AGITATION

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36
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a filtration process where large solid particles are allowed to settle at the bottom of a container and then pouring off the supernatant liquid carefully without disturbing the decanted particles

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DECANTATION

37
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the process of removing solid particles in a mixture to obtain a clear, homogeneous preparation. This is carried out using mechanical filtering media (e.g. filter paper) or filtration aids (e.g. talc).

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FILTRATION

38
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mixing the components of a semi-solid preparation with the aid of gentle heat

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FUSION

39
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the process of reducing the particle size of solid ingredients by addition of a levigating agent (a liquid) and grinding with mortar and pestle into a smooth powder

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LEVIGATION

40
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passing of a suitable solvent through a drug substance to extract a soluble component

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PERCOLATION

41
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the addition of enough solvent to make up for the volume required in the prescription

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Q.S. ADD

42
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is the process of adding all ingredients and mixing well

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SIMPLE ADMIXTURE

43
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the process of reducing substances to fine particles by grinding in a mortar and pestle. This process also effectively mixing solid ingredients with perfume oils

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TRITURATION

44
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using stirring as a means of agitating and affecting dissolution of the solute into the solvent

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SIMPLE SOLUTION or ADMIXTURE

45
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What are the four (4) drug phases in drug action?

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Drug product > Pharmaceutical phase > Pharmacokinetic phase > Pharmacodynamic phase

46
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What are the general steps in compounding process?

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PCFC: Preparing, Compounding, Final checking, Cleaning

47
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Compounding Techniques in compounding a solution

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  1. Use of cosolvent or solubilizing agent
  2. Application of heat
  3. Reduction of particle size
  4. Vigorous agitation
48
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SOLUTIONS ARE EXPRESSED IN TERMS OF % STRENGTHS

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  1. Percent weight-by-weight (%w/w) - solid preparation (solid active ingredient and solid vehicles or solvent)
  2. Percent weight-by-volume (%w/v) - liquid preparation (solid or gas active ingredient and liquid vehicle or solvent)
  3. Percent volume-by-volume (%v/v) -liquid preparation (liquid active ingredient and liquid vehicle or solvent)
49
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COLD

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2-8℃ // 36-46°F

50
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COOL

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8-15℃ // 46-59°F

51
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ROOM TEMP

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20-25℃ // 68-77°F

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WARM

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30-40℃ // 86-104°F

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EXCESSIVE HEAT

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Above 40℃ // Above 104°F

54
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FREEZER

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-25 to -10 ℃ // -13 to -14°F

55
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Appearance
clear, homogeneous, odorless

Synonym:
Hydrogen borate, Boron hydroxide, Boracic acid

Compounding:
Boric acid: 3g
Purified water: 21 ml + 39 ml

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BORIC ACID SOLUTION, NF

56
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Method of preparation of Boric acid

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Agitation/ Simple Admixture

57
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Boric acid concentration as eyewash

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0.02%

58
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Appearance:
Clear, earthy smell, bitter taste

Synonym:
Slaked lime

Compounding:
Calcium hydroxide: 0.2g
Purified water: 60 ml

USES:
Topical medical salve, Gastric preparation, dental filling agent, PH buffer and neutralizer

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CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, USP

59
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CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, USP turns into _______ ________ WHEN EXPOSED TO AIR

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Insoluble carbonate

60
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Appearance:
Clear, Pungent/Marker-like smell

Synonym:
Orthohydroxybenzioc acid

Compounding:
Salicylic acid: 6g
Alcohol: 24 ml + 36 ml

USES:
Kerytolic, Treats acne, dandruff, calluses, corn, warts

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SALICYLIC ACID SOLUTION, 10%

61
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Chemical classification of SALICYLIC ACID SOLUTION, 10%

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Beta hydroxy acid (BHA)

62
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Appearance:
Brown-orange, faint iodine smell
STARCH TEST: bluish-purple

Synonym:
Lugol’s Solution

Compounding:
Iodine: 3g
Potassium Iodide: 6g
Purified water: 60 ml

USES:
Overactive thyroid, iodine deficiency, antiseptic

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STRONG IODINE SOLUTION, USP

63
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Appearance:
Clear, Salty smell

Compounding:
Sodium Chloride: 0.5g
Potassium Chloride: 0.1g
Calcium Chloride: 0.1g
Purified water (Boiled): 60ml

USES:
Intravenous solution; Dehydration, Flow of IV medication, Restoring fluid, Keeping an IV catheter open

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RINGER’S SOLUTION, NF

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This is not for parenteral administration

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RINGER’S SOLUTION, NF

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Appearance:
Golden-brown, Lysol/bleach smell

Compounding:
Boric acid: 1.5g
Thymol: 0.03g
Chlorothymol: 0.03g
Menthol: 0.03g
Eucalyptol: 0.01ml
Methyl salicylate: 0.01ml
Thyme oil: 0.001ml
Alcohol: 18ml
Purified water: 60ml

USES:
Antiseptic

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ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION, NF

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ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION, NF

Responsible for Antiseptic action

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Boric acid

67
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ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION, NF

Serves as filtering aid

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Talc

68
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ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION, NF

Aids in solubilization of volatile substances

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Alcohol

69
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Thyme Oil

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Thyme (Mint family/ Lamiaceae)

70
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Eucalyptus Oil

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Eucalyptus Leaf (Myrtle family/ Myrtaceae)

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Menthol

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Peppermint (Lamiaceae)

72
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Methyl Salicylate

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Wintergreen Leaf (Heath family/ Ericaceae)

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Thymol

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Thyme (Mint family/ Lamiaceae)

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Thyme

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Thyme (Mint family/ Lamiaceae)

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Compounding:
Potassium bicarbonate: 1.2g
Sodium borate: 1.2g
Thymol: 0.03g
Eucalyptol: 0.06 ml
Methyl salicylate: 0.03g
Amaranth solution: 0.84 ml
Alcohol: 3 ml
Glycerin: 6 ml
Purified water: 60 ml

USES:
to rinse your teeth, gums, and mouth.
It usually contains an antiseptic to kill harmful bacteria that can live between your teeth and on your tongue

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MOUTHWASH, NF

76
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Bad breath

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Halitosis

77
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Treats throat infections

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Gargle

78
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Colorant (red)

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Amaranth solution

79
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Synonym:
Citrate of Magnesia

Compounding:
Magnesium carbonate: 2.6g
Citric acid (anhydrous): 4.2g
Syrup: 10.3g
Talc: 0.86g
Lemon oil: 0.017 ml
Potassium bicarbonate: 0.43g
Purified water: 60 ml

USES:
Saline laxative, treats constipation

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MAGNESIUM CITRATE SOLUTION, USP

80
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MAGNESIUM CITRATE SOLUTION, USP

Enhances physical properties of Magnesium carbonate

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Citric acid

81
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MAGNESIUM CITRATE SOLUTION, USP

Makes solution palatable and effective

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Syrup and Potassium bicarbonate

82
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Appearance:
Whitish color, Vinegar smell

Synonym:
Burow’s Solution (FROM KARL AUGUST BUROW)

Compounding:
Aluminum sulfate: 5.2g
Lead acetate: 9g
Purified water: 60 ml

USES:
Topical astringent; Treats inflammation, stinging, and heals skin

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ALUMINUM ACETATE SOLUTION, USP

83
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stops/ slows microorganism growth

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Antiseptic

84
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Causes skin contraction, shrinkage, and drying of oils from skin

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Astringent

85
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Appearance:
Orange color, Pungent smell

Synonym:
Vlemnickx’s Solution

Compounding:
Lime: 9.9g
Sublimed sulfur: 15g
Purified water: 60 ml

USES:
Treats ringworm infection, scabies, pediculosis

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SULFURATED LIME SOLUTION, NF

86
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Chemical composition of SULFURATED LIME SOLUTION, NF

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CaO

87
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Active ingredients present when sulfur reacts with lime

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Calcium pentasulfide (2CaS5) and Calcium thiosulfate (CaS2O3)

88
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Plant insecticide

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20% concentration SULFURATED LIME SOLUTION, NF