Non-Sterile Compounding Flashcards
1
Q
Magnesium Stearate
A
Glidant/Lubricant
2
Q
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
A
Surfactant (neutralize the static charge)
3
Q
Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Carbonate
Kaolin
A
Asdorbent Powder (keep the powder dry)
4
Q
Pluronic Lecithin Organogel (“PLO Gel”)
A
Used for transdermal drug delivery
5
Q
Theobroma Oil
A
Cocoa butter
6
Q
Simethicone
A
Anti-foaming agent
7
Q
Ascorbic Acid
A
Antioxidant
8
Q
Shellac
Gelatin
Gluten
A
Coatings (regular)
9
Q
Starches Calcium salts Lactose Mannitol Sorbitol Cellulose
A
Diluents (fillers)
10
Q
Alginic Acid
Polacrilin Potassium
A
Disintegrants
11
Q
Petroleum Jelly
A
Emollient
12
Q
Cellulose acetate phthalate
Shellac
A
Enteric-coating
13
Q
Agar Alginates Guar gums Acacia Gelatins Tragacanth Bentonite Carbomer Cellulose Starches
A
Gelling (thickening) agent, stabilizer
14
Q
Colloidal silica
A
Glidant
15
Q
PEG
Alcohols
A
Hydrophilic solvent