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acidifying agent
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fumaric acid
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used in liquid medium to provide acid medium for product stability
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alkalinizing agent
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ammonia solution
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used in liquid medium to provide alkaline medium for product stability
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aerosol propellant
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dichlorodifluoromethane (fluoromethanes in general)
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develop pressure w/in aerosol container and expelling when valve opened
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air displacement
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nitrogen and carbon dioxide
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displace air in hermetically sealed container to enhance stability
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antifungal presevative
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methylparaben and benzoic acid
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prevent fungi growth
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antioxidant
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butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
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prevent deterioration by oxidation
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cheleting agent
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edetate disodium
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substances that form stbvale water soluble complexes with metals
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colorants
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FD&C and D&C
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used to impart color to liquid and solid preparation
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emulsifying agent
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acacia
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used to promote and maintain dispersion of finely subdivide particles of liquid in a vehicle in which it is immiscible
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encapsulating agent
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gelatin
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used to form thin shells to enclose a drug for ease of administration
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humectant
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glycerine, propylene glycol
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prevent drying of preparation, oinments and creams
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levigating agent
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mineral oil
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liquid used as intervening too reduce particle size of apowder by grinding
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oinment base
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lanolin, petrolatum
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semisolid vehicle for medicated oinments
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plasticizer
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diethyl phthalate
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component of film coating solution to make fil more pliable, enhance spread of coat
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stiffening agent
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waxes
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increase thickness or hardness
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sweetening agent
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sucrose
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used to impart sweetness to a preparation
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suppository base
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cocoa butter
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vehicle for suppositories
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surfactant
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sodium lauryl sulfate
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substances that reduce interfacial tension
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suspending agent
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agar, bentonite, carbomer (carbopol), carboxylmethylcellulose sodium
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increase viscosity to reduce sedimentation
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tablet antiadherents
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magnesium stearate, Talc
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prevent from sticking to punches and dies
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tablet binders
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methylcellulose, povidone, starch
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cause to adhesion of powder particles
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film coating
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HPC, HPMC
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enteric coating
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cellulose acetate phthalate
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tablet direct compression excipient
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Dibasic calcium phosphate
(e.g., Ditab) |
Used in direct compression tablet
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Tablet disintegrant
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Croscarmellose, Sodium starch
glycolate, pregelatinized starch, Microcrystalline cellulose (e.g., Avicel), Starch, Crospovidone |
Used in solid forms to promote
disruption |
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Tablet glidant
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Colloidal silica and Cornstarch
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Used in tablet and capsule
formulations to improve flow properties of the powdered mixture |
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Tablet or capsule
opaquant |
Titanium dioxide
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Used to render a coating opaque
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Colorants
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Indigo carmine
Erythrosine –FD&C Red #3 Allurared AC -FD&C Red # 40 Tartrazine–FD&C Yellow # 5 Remember the word FD&C and D&C and something like Allura red AC |
Used to impart color to liquid and solid (e.g., tablets and capsules)
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-Remember the word FD&C and D&C for name of colors
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-Common description for colors –Dyes, Pigments AND Lakes
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-Dyes are soluble in water –LIQUID PREPARATIONS
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-Pigments are insoluble in water –FOR SURFACE COLORATION OF TABLETS
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-Lakes –Water-insoluble forms of the common synthetic water-soluble dyes
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