SUSPENSIONS Flashcards
1
Q
Types of suspensions
A
Gels
Magma/Milk
Lotions
Mixtures
2
Q
Aqueous suspensions of large, insoluble inorganic drugs giving them a whitish color compared to gels
A
Magma/Milk
3
Q
Low viscosity of liquid suspensions or dispersions intended for external application to the body
A
Lotions
4
Q
Contains API’s which are dissolved or suspended in a liquid vehicle
A
Mixtures
5
Q
Loose aggregate
A
Flocculated
6
Q
Higher sedimentation rate
A
Flocculated
7
Q
Easily redispersible
A
Flocculated
8
Q
Pharmaceutically elegant
A
Flocculated
9
Q
Rapid clearance of supernatant
A
Flocculated
10
Q
Pleasing appearance on standing
A
Deflocculated