Pharmaceutics quiz 2 Flashcards
How non-oral dosage forms differ from oral dosage forms
tend to be liquids, solubilized in aqueous solvents
5 important considerations for pharmaceutical liquids
Tonicity- 0.9% NaCl sterility- steam, heat, UV etc preservatives- parabens, benzyl compounds particulate matter- contaminants solution pH - buffers
tonicity
RBC have the same tone as blood, isotonic plasma, RBC and 0.9 NaCl is the same
same number of solute to body fluids
hypotonic solution
0.45% NaCl - give to patient that is hyperglycemia
hypertonic solution
3-5% NaCl- given to patients that have diarrhea or vomiting
how to calculate isotonicity
- cryoscopy
- NaCl equivalent
a. find amount g in ml solution
b. g amount in NaCl x E value
how much NaCl in solution
subtract steps 3 and 2
sterility
destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life and carried in healthcare facilities by physical or chemical methods - used to remove contaminants by purifying the system
steam
moist heat, most common
MOA: causes bacteria/spores/cellular proteins to coagulate and die
autoclave: 127 degrees and 15-30 mins
pressure used to get the temperature higher, temp is what kills the bacteria
NOT: thermolabile drugs, moisture sensitive drugs/oils/fats/powders
FOR: aqueous solutions, glassware/containers
dry heat
simplest heat, longer than steam 180 for 45 mins dehydrates and breaks down the cell membranes NOT: heat sensative FOR: glass/metal
ionizing radiation
method for materials that can’t withstand heat
surfaces only: low penetration capacity - ionizes and damages cell membrane structure
Gas
only one: ethylene oxide MOA: alkylates DNA and RNA of microorganisms conditions: 450-1200 mg/L temp: 37-63 degrees time: 1-6 hours cycle more than 14 hours humidity: 40-60% FOR: surgical instruments/gloves/plastic syringes
Filturation
doesn't kill - remove microorganisms filter size depends on how to remove the smallest visible particle FOR: media can't be autoclaved careful with filter HEPA > 0.3 microm membrane filtration > 0.22 microm
preservatives
protect from contaminants bacteriostatic: keep it from growing must label with specific concentration not in container with more than 30 mL multi-dose containers not used in neonates (benzyl alcohol toxicity), spinal injections like epidurals ex: benzyl alcohol, parabens WFI: water for injection
particulate matter
non-oral DF: free from foreign particles
ex: glass, water, glass in one vial
clarity and sterility can occur in the same step
solution pH
physiologic pH 7-7.4 depends on ROA uses buffers to maintain pH pH > 9 - kills cells (necrosis) pH < 3 Burns! bet range 6.8-7.4
parenteral
par- outside
enteral- intestine
IV, IM, SubQ
sterile, pyrogen-free
Pros of parenteral
faster onset of action bioavailability high - not many enzymes to break down depot: prodrug IM - once /3 months 1st pass metabolism avoided continuous drug delivery - IV infusion accuracy / predictibility