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Respiratory Dosage Forms Flashcards

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Define aerosols

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2
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Give example of natural aerosols

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Fog and smoke

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Define pharmaceutical aerosols

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What are the advantages of aerosols

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What are the disadvantages of aerosols

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6
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List the components of aerosols

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Container
Valve
Actuator
Propellant

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Explain container component of aerosols with its three types

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Explain the glass container

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Explain the plastic container

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Explain the metal container

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What is the use of valve as component of aerosols

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Deliver the content in desired form and amount

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12
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What are the two forms of valves

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Continuous spray valve
Metering valve

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Explain continuous spray valves

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Explain metering valve

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15
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Explain actuator as a component of aerosols

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16
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What are the types of actuators

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Spray actuators
Foam actuators
Solid stream actuator
Special actuator

17
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Spray actuator is used for what

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Topical preparation

18
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Foam actuator consists of what

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19
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Solid stream actuator is used for what

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Semi solid preparations

20
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What is the use of special actuators

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21
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Explain propellant

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22
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What are the types of propellants

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Liquefied gas propellant
Compressed gas

23
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Explain the liquified gas propellant

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Exits as liquids under pressure but when valve is opened, they convert into gas.
Divided into two sub types:
Chlorofluorohydrocarbon
Hydrocarbons

24
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Chlorofluorohydrocarbons are used for what

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Oral and inhalation preparations

25
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What are the advantages of chlorofluorohydrocarbons

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26
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What are the disadvantages of chlorofluorohydrocarbons

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High cost
Depletes the ozone layer layer

27
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Hydrocarbons are used for what

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Water aerosols and topical use

28
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What are the advantages of hydrocarbon

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29
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What are the disadvantages of hydrocarbons

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30
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Explain the compressed gas propellant

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31
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What are the advantages of compressed gas

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32
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What are the disadvantages of compressed gas

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Pharmaceutics II (25 decks)

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