TABLETS Flashcards
are solid pharmaceutical dosage form containing drug substances usually prepared by molding or compression with the aid of suitable excipients
TABLETS
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
- uncoated tablet manufactures by compression
- with sufficient pressure forcing the powders or granules to make the desired shape
- contained no special coating
COMPRESSED TABLETS
fillers designed to make up the desired bulk, flow properties and compression characteristics
EXAMPLES: lactose, mannitol starch, dibasic calcium phosphate, sorbi
DILUENT OR FILLERS
used to cause adhesion of powder particles in tablet granulations
acacia, carboxymethylcellulose, gelatin, pregelatinized starch
HINDERS OR ADHESIVES
promote disruption of solid mass into smaller particles
carboxymethylcellulose, starch, microcrytalline cellulose
DISINTEGRANTS
to improve the flow of the powdered mixture
colloidal silica, cornstarch, talc
GLIDANTS
prevent tablet ingredients from sitcking to punches and dies during production
magnesium stearate
ANTI-ADHERENT
reduce friction during tablet compression
Ca, Mg, Zn stearate, mineral oil, stearic acid
LUBRICANT
what type of excipient is the dibasic calcium phosphate (Ditab)?
DIRECT COMPRESSION EXCIPIENT
FD&C lakes are used as
COLORANT
colorant used in tablets
FD&C lake
flavoring agent and sweetening agent is added in ____ and ____ tablet
CHEWABLE
BUCCAL
substances capable of holding quantities of fluids in an apparently dry state
fused silica, bentonite, kaolin, magnesium carbonate, microcrystalline
ADSORBENTS
tablet coating that contains liquid glucose, sucrose
SUGAR-COATING AGENTS
sugar-coating agents
LIQUID GLUCOSE
SUCROSE
tablet coating that contains methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxy-ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose
FILM-COATING AGENTS
tablet coating that contains cellulose acetate phthalate, shellac (35% in alcohol, “pharmaceutical glaze”)
ENTERIC-COATING AGENTS
% of shellac in alcohol
35%
35% in alcohol
pharmaceutical glaze
SHELLAC
shellac is also known as
PHARMACEUTICAL GLAZE
prepare by subjecting the fill material to more than a single compression
MULTI-LAYERED TABLET
- 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
SUGAR-COATED TABLET
- 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
FILM-COATED TABLET
capsule shaped compressed tablet. more tamper-evident than unsealed capsules
GELATIN-COATED TABLET
has a delayed release feature and disintegrates in the small intestine
ENTERIC-COATED TABLET
where does the enteric-coated tablet disintegrates?
SMALL INTESTINE
gelatin-coated tablet is more tamper-evident than
UNSEALED CAPSULES
designed to disintegrate and release their medication with no specific rate-controlling features
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TABLET
designed to release their medication in a predetermined manner over an extended period
EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET
dissolves in the buccal pouch and it erode slowly
BUCCAL TABLET
- dissolves beneath the tounge and it dissolved promptly and produce rapid effect
- used in sudden pain (chest pain)
SUBLINGUAL TABLET
- 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
CHEWABLE TABLET
commonly used excipient in chewable tablets
MANNITOL
common sweetener used in chewable tablet
MANNITOL