Recitation Flashcards
Xylose common name
D-Xylose, wood sugar
Biological Source/Source of xylose
Corn cobs, straw
Uses of xylose
Diagnostic agent (FDA approved) for the evaluation of intestinal absorption
Products of xylose
Xylo-Pfan®
Sucrose common name
Saccharum, sugar)
Biological Source of sucrose
Sugarcane: Saccharum officinarum Linne (Gramineae)
Sugar beet: Beta vulgaris Linne (Chenopodiaceae)
Sugar maple: Acer saccharum (Aceraceae)
Residual dark-colored syrup
molasses
Beets are dug, washed and sliced into small, limp slivers called
Cossettes
Uses of sucrose
Pharmaceutic necessity (syrups)
Demulcent relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.
Nutrient
Bacteriostatic and preservative (sufficient concentration in aqueous solution)
Sweetening agent to troches and tablets
Retards oxidation to some preparations
Lactose common name
Milk sugar
Source of lactose
Cow’s milk from Bos taurus, Bovidae
Cows milk uses
Nutrient: Source of lactose, yoghurt and kumyss (fermented milk)
Source of casein
Lactulose source
Lactose
Lactulose uses
Laxative
Decreases blood ammonia concentration in portal systemic encephalopathy
Lactulose Product
Cephulac®; Chronuac ®; Duphalac ®; Lilac ®
Cherry Juice common name
Succus cerasi
Source of cherry juice
Prunus cerasus Linne (Rosaceae)
Uses of cherry juice
Preparation of cherry syrup, a flavored vehicle that disguises agent in pharmaceutic
mixtures
Raspberry juice source
Rubus idaeus
Uses of raspberry
Blood circulation
Improve eyesight
Dementia prevention
Fights inflammation
