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the API or the component that produces a pharmacologic activity |
Drug substance |
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the inactive ingredient present in DF |
excipient |
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a formulation containing a specific quantity of active ingredients in combination with 1 or more excipients |
DF |
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the finished DF that contains the active ingredient |
Drug product |
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API |
Active pharmaceutical ingredient |
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it is a type of container used for dispensing ophthalmic, nasal, otic or oral liquids to be administered by drop |
dropper bottles |
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it is a type of container used primarily for solid DF such as capsules or tab. |
round vials |
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it is a type of container used for dispensing liquids of low viscosity |
prescription bottles |
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it is a type of container used for bulk powders, large quantities of tab. or cap. or viscous liquids that cannot be poured readily from the narrow neck prescription bottles |
wide mouth bottles |
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it is a type of container used to dispense semi solid DF such as ointment, cream and gel |
ointment jar/collapsible tubes |
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it is a type of container used for powders to be applied by sprinkling |
sifter top container |
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it is a type of container used for dispensing suppositories and powders prepared in packets |
slide boxes |
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it is a type of container used for applying liquid medication to a wound or the skin in general |
applicator bottles |
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it is a type of container that is pressurized system dispensed by pharmacists in the original container |
aerosol container |
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it is a type of container required by pharmaceutical standards for preparations sensitive to light |
amber colored bottles |
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the other name of USP type I |
borosilicate glass |
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it is the least reactive glass available for containers which can be used for all applications |
borosilicate glass/USP Type I |
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it is used for all laboratory apparatus in general and used to package water for inj. |
borosilicate glass |
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the other name of USP type II |
De-alkalinized soda lime glass |
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it is a glass that contains higher levels of NaOH and Ca oxide therefore making it less resistant to leaching |
de alkalinized soda lime glass |
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it can be used for all products that remain below pH 7 for their shelf life |
de alkalinized soda lime glass |
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other name of USP Type III |
soda lime glass |
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it is a container acceptable for packaging some dry powders which are subsequently dissolved to make solutions or buffer |
soda lime glass |
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it is suitable for packaging liquid formulations that prove to be insensitive to alkali |
soda lime glass |
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it is a general purpose glass and is used for NP applications where chemical durability and heat shock are not factors |
USP Type NP soda lime glass |
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these are frequent containers for capsules, tablets, and topical products |
USP Type NP soda lime glass |
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it is a water that is used in prescriptions and finished manufactured products except parenteral and ophthalmic solutions |
Purified water USP |
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Purified water USP is used in finished manufactured products except ____ and ____ solutions |
parenteral ophthalmic |
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it i a water that is free of pyrogen and is also used as solvent for the preparation of parenteral sol. |
water for inj. USP |
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it is any substance that can cause a rise in the body temperature |
pyrogen |
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it is a water packaged in single-dise containers and does not exceed capacity of 1L |
sterile water for inj. USP |
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it is a water that contains one or more suitable microbial agents and does not exceed the capacity of 30mL |
bacteriostatic water for inj. USP |
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it is a water that does not contain microbial agents, and it is not used for parenteral administration or sterile DF |
sterile water for inhalation |
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it is a sterilized water that has no microbial agents or added substances |
sterile water for irrigation USP |
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it is a clear saturated water sol. of volatile oils or other aromatic substances in water and it is mainly used as flavored or perfumed vehicle |
aromatic water/medicated water |
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it is a clear pleasantly flavored, sweetened hydro alcoholic sol. intended for oral use |
elixir |
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alcohol content of elixir |
5-40% |
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it is a alcoholic sol. prepared from vegetable materials or chemical substances |
tincture |
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alcohol content of tincture |
15-80% |
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it is a alcoholic sol. of volatile substances used as flavorant and vehicle |
spirits |
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alcohol content of spirits |
50-90% |
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it is a preparation made by extracting vegetable substances with either hot or cold water |
infusion |
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it is a preparation made by boiling vegetable substances with water |
decoction |
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it often contains alcohol or glycerin to aid in the dissolving the volatile ingredients |
mouthwash |
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it is an aqueous sol for treating pharynx and nasopharynx by forcing air from the lungs through the gargle |
gargles |
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it is a concentrated aqueous sol of sugar or sugar substitute in water or ther aqueous liquid |
syrup |
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syrup is used as |
vehicle and preservative |
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it is prepared from fresh ripe fruits and used in syrups which are employed as vehicles |
juices |
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it is a preparation that contain 1 or more soluble chemical substances usually dissolves in water |
solutions |
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it contains finely divided drug particles distributed in a vehicle in which the drug is insoluble |
suspension |
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it is a thick, viscid, adhesive liquid prepared by soaking a vegetable material in water, it is also used as a suspending agent |
mucilage |
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it is a alcoholic or oleaginous sol or susp of medicinal agents intended for external application to the skin by rubbing |
liniment |
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it is an aqueous sol directed against a part or into a cavity of the body and it is used as cleansing or antiseptic agents |
douche |
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it is a rectal sol employed to evacuate the bowel |
enema |