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TABLETS Flashcards

1
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are solid pharmaceutical dosage form containing drug substances usually prepared by molding or compression with the aid of suitable excipients

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TABLETS

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tablets may vary in ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, and ____ characteristics and in other aspects, depending on their intended use and method of manufacture

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size
shape
weight
hardness
thickness
disintegration
dissolution

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  • uncoated tablet manufactures by compression
  • with sufficient pressure forcing the powders or granules to make the desired shape
  • contained no special coating
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COMPRESSED TABLETS

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fillers designed to make up the desired bulk, flow properties and compression characteristics

EXAMPLES: lactose, mannitol starch, dibasic calcium phosphate, sorbi

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DILUENT OR FILLERS

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5
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used to cause adhesion of powder particles in tablet granulations

acacia, carboxymethylcellulose, gelatin, pregelatinized starch

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HINDERS OR ADHESIVES

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6
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promote disruption of solid mass into smaller particles

carboxymethylcellulose, starch, microcrytalline cellulose

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DISINTEGRANTS

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7
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to improve the flow of the powdered mixture

colloidal silica, cornstarch, talc

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GLIDANTS

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8
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prevent tablet ingredients from sitcking to punches and dies during production

magnesium stearate

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ANTI-ADHERENT

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reduce friction during tablet compression

Ca, Mg, Zn stearate, mineral oil, stearic acid

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LUBRICANT

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10
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what type of excipient is the dibasic calcium phosphate (Ditab)?

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DIRECT COMPRESSION EXCIPIENT

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11
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FD&C lakes are used as

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COLORANT

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12
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colorant used in tablets

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FD&C lake

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13
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flavoring agent and sweetening agent is added in ____ and ____ tablet

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CHEWABLE
BUCCAL

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14
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substances capable of holding quantities of fluids in an apparently dry state

fused silica, bentonite, kaolin, magnesium carbonate, microcrystalline

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ADSORBENTS

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15
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tablet coating that contains liquid glucose, sucrose

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SUGAR-COATING AGENTS

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16
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sugar-coating agents

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LIQUID GLUCOSE
SUCROSE

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17
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tablet coating that contains methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxy-ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose

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FILM-COATING AGENTS

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18
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tablet coating that contains cellulose acetate phthalate, shellac (35% in alcohol, “pharmaceutical glaze”)

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ENTERIC-COATING AGENTS

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19
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% of shellac in alcohol

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35%

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20
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35% in alcohol
pharmaceutical glaze

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SHELLAC

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21
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shellac is also known as

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PHARMACEUTICAL GLAZE

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22
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prepare by subjecting the fill material to more than a single compression

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MULTI-LAYERED TABLET

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23
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  • protects the enclosed drug from the environment and provides a barrier to objectionable taste or odor
  • DISADVANTAGE: 50% larger and heavier than the original uncoated tablet
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SUGAR-COATED TABLET

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24
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  • coated with a thin layer of polymer capable of forming a skin-like film over the tablet
  • ADVANTAGES: more durable, less bulky, less time-consuming to apply
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FILM-COATED TABLET

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25
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capsule shaped compressed tablet. more tamper-evident than unsealed capsules

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GELATIN-COATED TABLET

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26
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has a delayed release feature and disintegrates in the small intestine

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ENTERIC-COATED TABLET

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27
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where does the enteric-coated tablet disintegrates?

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SMALL INTESTINE

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28
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gelatin-coated tablet is more tamper-evident than

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UNSEALED CAPSULES

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29
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designed to disintegrate and release their medication with no specific rate-controlling features

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE TABLET

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30
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designed to release their medication in a predetermined manner over an extended period

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EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET

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31
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dissolves in the buccal pouch and it erode slowly

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BUCCAL TABLET

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32
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  • dissolves beneath the tounge and it dissolved promptly and produce rapid effect
  • used in sudden pain (chest pain)
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SUBLINGUAL TABLET

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33
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  • are especially useful for administration of large tablets to children and adults who have difficulty in swallowing
  • do not contain disintegrants
  • commonly used excipient: mannitol
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CHEWABLE TABLET

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34
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commonly used excipient in chewable tablets

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MANNITOL

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35
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common sweetener used in chewable tablet

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MANNITOL

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36
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common sweetener used in sugar-free chewable tablets

37
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  • disc-shaped, solid dosage forms containing medicinal agent and generally a flavoring substance in a hard candy or sugar base
  • they are intended to be dissolved slowly in the oral cavity for localized effects
  • made by compression or molding
  • candy type preparation
38
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another term for lozenges

39
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lozenges in a gummy type preparation

40
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  • disintegrating or dissolving in the mouth within 1 minute, some within 10 secs
  • designed for children & elderly who has difficulty in swallowing
  • liquefy in tounge and patient swallows
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RAPID RELEASE TABLET

41
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  • also called vaginal inserts
  • uncoated, bullet-shaped or ovoid tablets inserted into the vagina for local effects
  • made by compression
  • a plastic inserter usually accompany the product
A

VAGINAL TABLET

42
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what usually accompanies vaginal inserts/tablets

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PLASTIC INSERTER

43
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  • a small tablet that is prepared for insertion under the skin by giving a small surgical cut into the skin which is stitched after the insertion of tablets
  • the tablet must be sterile
  • do not contain excipients
  • contraceptive tablets
44
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prepared by compressing granular effervescent salt and releases carbon dioxide when in contact with water

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EFFERVESCENT TABLET

45
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  • small, usually cylindrical molded or compressed tablet containing small amount of usually potent drugs
  • tablet is soft and soluble
  • has rapid effect
  • combination of sucrose + lactose
  • inserted in a capsule or dissolved in liquid to provide accurate amount of potent drug substances
  • prepared by molding method
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MOLDED TABLETS / TABLET TRITURATES

46
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molded tablet is also known as

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TABLET TRITURATES

47
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Molded tablets / tablet triturates are a combination of

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sucrose + lactose

48
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sweetener used in molded tablet / tablet triturate

49
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diluent used in molded tablet / tablet triturate

50
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commonly used diluent in molded tabs

2

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SUCROSE
LACTOSE

51
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  • used by doctors in extemporaneous preparation of parenteral solutions
  • tablets are dissolved in suitable vehicle, sterility is attained then injected
  • not used anymore because of sterility problem
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HYPODERMIC TABLETS

52
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  • contains large amount of highly potent drug substances, pharmacists could rapidly obtain premeasured amounts of compounding multiple dosage units
  • no longer available
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DISPENSING TABLETS

53
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dispensing tablets are also known as

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COMPOUNDING TABLETS

54
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added in containers that is used to absorb moisture

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DESSICANT PACKET

55
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  • a raspberry sugar-based lozenge on a stick containing fentanyl citrate
  • Actiq is the first product designed to aid in controlling breakthrough pain in cancer patients
  • immediate relief – its effect lasts for 15 mins
56
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lollipops contains

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FENTANYL CITRATE

57
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lollipop

the first product designed to aid in controlling breakthrough pain in cancer patients

58
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the effect of lollipops last for how many mins

59
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first manufacture who produced lollipops

60
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  • small, solid particles of uniform shape sometimes called beads
  • may be given orally or parenterally
  • physical separation of incompatible substances
  • placed inside hard gelatin capsule
61
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pellets are sometimes called as

62
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  • small, round, solid dosage forms containing a medicinal agent intended to be administered orally
  • prepared by a wet massing and molding technique
  • excipients are selected based on their ability to produce a firm and plastic mass
  • liquid excipients are added to bind and provide plasticity to the mass, which is formed by kneading
  • the firmness and plasticity are required for the mass to be worked and retain the produced shape
63
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pills are prepared by

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WET MASSING
MOLDING TECHNIQUE

64
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pills

are added to bind and provide plasticity to the mass, which is formed by kneading

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LIQUID EXCIPIENTS

65
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PILLS

required for the mass to be worked and retain the produced shape

2

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FIRMNESS
PLASTICITY

66
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allows the tablets to be easily break into two or more parts

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SCORE, GROOVE

67
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add the necessary bulk to a formulation to prepare tablets of the desired size

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DILUENT OR FILLERS

68
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promote adhesion of the particles of the formulation, allowing granulation to be prepared and maintaining the integrity of the final tablet

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BINDERS OR ADHESIVES

69
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promote breakup of the tablets after administration to smaller particles for ready drug availabiltiy

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DISINTEGRANTS

70
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inner tablet being the

71
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outer tablet being the

72
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the coating of sugar coated tablets are

2

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water soluble
quickly dissolves

73
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a tablet’s durability may be determined by

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FRIABILATOR

74
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widely employed method for the production of compressed tablets

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WET GRANULATION

75
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% of starch that is usually suitable

76
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% of starch that may be used to promote more rapid tablet disintegration

77
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METHOD

  • the powder mixture is compacted in large pieces and subsequently broken down or sized into granules
  • either active ingredient or the diluent must have cohesive properties
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DRY GRANULATION METHOD

78
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may be used to increase the density of a powder

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POWDER COMPACTORS

79
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about 70% as sweet as sucrose

80
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a waterproofing substance

81
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method used in hard tablets

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COMPRESSION

82
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method used in soft tablets

83
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prevents friction

84
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large, usually elongated tablets intended for administration to large animals

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BOLUS TABLETS

85
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PATIENT COUNSELING

what should not be done after taking a chewable tablet

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do not drink water immediately

86
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PATIENT COUNSELING

Buccal tablets

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30mins - 1hr after taking the tablet saka uminom ng water
rotate/alternate sides of the cheek

87
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PATIENT COUNSELING

ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLETS

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do not take water immediately

88
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PATIENT COUNSELING

LOZENGES

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