SOLUTIONS Flashcards
Are liquid preparations that contain one or more substances dissolved in water or co-solvent mixtures
SOLUTIONS
Another term of ethyl alcohol
ETHANOL
Chemical formula of ethyl alcohol
C2H5OH
Ethanol is the primary solvent used
ORGANIC
two uses of ethanol
SOLVENT
EXCIPIENT
Prepared by mixing equal volumes of Alcohol USP, and Purified water USP
DILUTED ALCOHOL NF
Contains 70% of ethyl alcohol by volume
RUBBING ALCOHOL
Clear syrupy liquid with a sweet taste, miscible both in water and in alcohol, and has a preservative qualities, and often used as a stabilizer and an auxiliary solvent in conjunction with water or alcohol
GLYCERIN USP
Another term for glycerin
GLYCEROL
70% by volume isopropyl alcohol; Externally as a rubefacient and soothing rub; as a vehicle for topical products
ISOPROPYL / RUBBING ALCOHOL
Ways on how to purify water
3
DISTILLATION
ION EXCHANGE TREATMENT
REVERSE OSMOSIS
Most expensive way to purify water
DISTILLATION
Heat is eliminated, generally passes water through a column of cation and anion exchangers consisting of water insoluble synthetic polymerized phenolic, carboxylic, amino or sulfonated resin of high molecular weight.
ION EXCHANGE METHOD
Membrane filtration; a pressurized stream of water is passed parallel to the inner side of a filter membrane core
REVERSE OSMOSIS
Commercially available; diluted the concentration of solution
ORAL SOLUTION
Dry powder for reconstitution prior to use; Contains all of the formulative components, including drug, flavorant, colorant, buffers, and others, EXCEPT FOR THE SOLVENT.
DRY POWDER MIXTURE
Expiry date of the product if not refrigerated
7 days
expiry date of the product if refrigerated
14 days
Solutions used for the treatment of diarrhea; available in liquid or powder packet for reconstitution
ORAL REHDYRATION SOLUTION
Contains sodium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride
PEG 3350 electrolyte solution
preparation for the bowel procedures
oral colonic lovage solution
Recommended dose of Peg ES
4L of the solution
Colorless to slightly yellow clear effervescent liquid having a sweet acidulous taste and a lemon flavor
MAGENSIUM CITRATE ORAL SOLUTION
Use of 27
SALINE CATHARTIC
Synonyms of 27
CITARTE OF MAGNESIA
Use of sodium, citrate and citric acid solution
SYSTEMIC ALKALINIZER
Are concentrated, aqueous preparations of a sugar or sugar substitutes with or without added flavoring agent and medicinal substances
SYRUP
Good vehicle for drugs requiring acid medium
CHERRY SYRUP
ORANGE SYRUP
Alcohol free vehicle for extemporaneous compounding of syrup
ORA-SWEET
ORA-SWEET SF
. Effectively masks bitter tasting drugs
COCOA SYRUP
Used to disguise salty or sour taste of drugs
RASPBERRY SYRUP
________% of syrup can act as preservatives
85% w/v, 65% w/w
Specific gravity of simple syrup
1.313
Are clear, sweetened, hydroalcoholic solutions intended for oral use, and are usually** flavored to their palatability**
ELIXIR
High alcoholic elixir contains ________% of alcohol
73 - 78%
Low alcoholic elixir contains ____% of alcohol
8 - 10%
Iso-alcoholic elixir contains ____% of alcohol
mix of high & low alcoholic elixirs
at how many percent of alcohol elixir is self-preserving
more than 10 - 12%
Are alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of volatile substances
TINCTURE
Another term for spirits
ESSENCE
Are ALCOHOLIC OR HYDROALCOHOLIC solutions of VOLATILE substances
SPIRITS
Are CLEAR, SATURATED AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF VOLATILE OILS or other aromatic or volatile substances; Used for perfume and flavoring; Stored in a tight, light-resistant containers
AROMATIC WATER
Are alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of chemicals or soluble constituents of vegetable drugs
TINCTURE
____% of strength for Belladonna tincture
10%
____% of strength for tolu balsam
20%
____% Sweet orange peel tincture
50%
A tincture that is used for treatment to diarrhea
PAREGORIC TINCTURE
camphorated opium tincture
Use of compound benzoin tincture
PROTECTANT
Use of iodine tincture
LOCAL ANTI-INFECTIVE
Used of thimerosal tincture
ANTISEPTIC
Alcoholic content of Opium Tincture
17 - 21%
Alcoholic content of Compound Benzoin Tincture
74 - 80%
Alcoholic content of Iodine Tincture
44 - 50%
Alcoholic content of Thimerosal Tincture
approx 50%
Extracts are commonly obtained from plants and they are also called
GALENICAL