331 Semisolids

Descripción

1. To differentiate different semisolid dosage forms 2. To understand different applications of semisolids for topical use. 3. To be able to identify appropriate semisolid bases to be used in different situations 4. To be able to identify the appropriate compounding methods for semisolid dosage forms.
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Pregunta 1

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Semisolids include [blank_start]pastes[blank_end], [blank_start]ointments[blank_end], and [blank_start]creams[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • pastes
  • ointments
  • creams

Pregunta 2

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Semisolids: A system that is not [blank_start]pourable[blank_end] and does not [blank_start]flow[blank_end] under low shear stress at [blank_start]room temperature[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • pourable
  • flow
  • room temperature

Pregunta 3

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Semisolid dosage forms include ointments, creams, pastes, [blank_start]gels[blank_end], and [blank_start]collodions[blank_end].
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  • gels
  • collodions

Pregunta 4

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Semisolid dosage forms can have topical, [blank_start]ocular[blank_end], [blank_start]nasal[blank_end], [blank_start]vaginal[blank_end], and [blank_start]rectal[blank_end] applications
Respuesta
  • ocular
  • nasal
  • vaginal
  • rectal

Pregunta 5

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Ointment: Semisolid preparations, incorporated into a specific [blank_start]hydrocarbon base[blank_end], intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. They usually contain < [blank_start]20[blank_end] % water and > [blank_start]50[blank_end] % hydrocarbons
Respuesta
  • hydrocarbon base
  • 20
  • 50

Pregunta 6

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Creams: Semisolid dosage forms that possess a relatively [blank_start]fluid[blank_end] consistency formulated as either water‐in‐oil or oil‐in‐water emulsions. Creams usually contain > [blank_start]20[blank_end] % water and volatiles and < [blank_start]50[blank_end] % hydrocarbons, [blank_start]waxes[blank_end] or [blank_start]polyols[blank_end] as the vehicle.
Respuesta
  • fluid
  • 20
  • 50
  • waxes
  • polyols

Pregunta 7

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Gels: Semisolid systems consisting of either suspensions made up of small inorganic particles (e.g. [blank_start]Aluminum Hydroxide Gel[blank_end]) or large organic molecules (e.g. [blank_start]Carbomer[blank_end] or natural gums like Tragacanth) interpenetrated by a liquid.
Respuesta
  • Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
  • Carbomer

Pregunta 8

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Pastes: A semisolid dosage form containing a large proportion ([blank_start]20[blank_end]‐50 %) of solids [blank_start]finely[blank_end] dispersed in a [blank_start]fatty vehicle[blank_end].
Respuesta
  • 20
  • finely
  • fatty vehicle

Pregunta 9

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Collodions: A thick solution composed of [blank_start]pyroxylin[blank_end] dissolved in a mixture of [blank_start]alcohol[blank_end] and [blank_start]ether[blank_end].
Respuesta
  • pyroxylin
  • alcohol
  • ether

Pregunta 10

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[blank_start]Emollient[blank_end]: An agent that softens the skin or soothes irritation in skin or mucous membranes.
Respuesta
  • Emollient

Pregunta 11

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[blank_start]Protective[blank_end]: A substance that protects injured or exposed skin surfaces from harmful or annoying stimuli allowing rejuvenation of the skin.
Respuesta
  • Protective

Pregunta 12

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[blank_start]Occlusive[blank_end]: Retention of water in the skin by forming a hydrophobic a barrier that prevents moisture evaporation.
Respuesta
  • Occlusive

Pregunta 13

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[blank_start]Humectant[blank_end]: A substance that causes water to be retained because of its hygroscopic properties.
Respuesta
  • Humectant

Pregunta 14

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Desired properties for semisolid bases include chemical and physical [blank_start]stability[blank_end], nonreactive and [blank_start]compatibility[blank_end], free of objectionable [blank_start]odor[blank_end], nontoxic, nonsensitizing, and nonirritating, and aesthetically appealing.
Respuesta
  • stability
  • compatibility
  • odor

Pregunta 15

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According to the USP, there are 4 general classes of bases: - [blank_start]Hydrocarbon[blank_end] - [blank_start]Absorption[blank_end] (anhydrous, w/o) - [blank_start]Water removable[blank_end] (o/w) - [blank_start]Water soluble[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • Hydrocarbon
  • Absorption
  • Water removable
  • Water soluble

Pregunta 16

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[blank_start]Anhydrous absorption bases[blank_end]: Hydrocarbon bases that contain emulsifier(s) that form water‐in‐oil emulsions when water or an aqueous solution is added. Absorbs the highest amount of water.
Respuesta
  • Anhydrous absorption bases

Pregunta 17

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[blank_start]W/O emulsions[blank_end]: Contain water (amount depends on the base). Add something with high HLP value.
Respuesta
  • W/O emulsions

Pregunta 18

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[blank_start]Levigation[blank_end]: The process of reducing particle size of a solid by triturating or spatulating with a small amount of a viscous liquid or melted base in which the solid is not soluble.
Respuesta
  • Levigation

Pregunta 19

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Levigating agents that are somewhat viscous liquids with low surface tension that don't contain water include [blank_start]glycerin[blank_end], [blank_start]propylene glycol[blank_end], and [blank_start]mineral oil[blank_end].
Respuesta
  • glycerin
  • propylene glycol
  • mineral oil

Pregunta 20

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General rule for choosing a levigating agent: Choose something that is chemically similar to the base. - [blank_start]Mineral oil[blank_end] for oily bases - [blank_start]Glycerin[blank_end] for water-removable bases
Respuesta
  • Glycerin
  • Mineral oil

Pregunta 21

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Some active ingredients require special levigating agent: - [blank_start]Tween80[blank_end] for Coal Tar - [blank_start]Castor Oil[blank_end] for Balsam of Peru - [blank_start]Glycerin[blank_end] or Fixed Oils for Ichthammol
Respuesta
  • Tween 80
  • Castor Oil
  • Glycerin

Pregunta 22

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Some ingredients that have compatibility problems: - Tween 80 is not compatible with [blank_start]w/o emulsion[blank_end] bases - Castor Oil is not compatible with significant amounts of [blank_start]Mineral Oil[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • w/o emulsion
  • Mineral Oil

Pregunta 23

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Which of the following are water miscible solvents?
Respuesta
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Glycerin
  • Propylene glycol
  • PEG400
  • Mineral oil
  • Fixed oils

Pregunta 24

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Hydrocarbon bases are miscible with most oils but reduces the [blank_start]viscosity[blank_end].
Respuesta
  • viscosity

Pregunta 25

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[blank_start]Anhydrous absorption bases[blank_end]: - Large amounts of water, and lesser amount of alcohol (dissolves the emulsifier) - Miscible with most oils, but reduces the viscosity
Respuesta
  • Anhydrous absorption bases

Pregunta 26

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[blank_start]W/O emulsion[blank_end] bases: - Variable amounts of water and alcoholic solutions - Easily accept most oils, but viscosity may decrease
Respuesta
  • W/O emulsion

Pregunta 27

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[blank_start]Water removable[blank_end] bases: - Limited amounts of water or alcohol, eventually thin out to a lotion - Some amounts of oil, larger amounts by adding polysorbate 80
Respuesta
  • Water removable

Pregunta 28

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[blank_start]Water soluble[blank_end] bases: - Very limited amount of water or alcohol without loss of viscosity - Some oil, with prior levigation with glycerin or propylene glycol
Respuesta
  • Water soluble

Pregunta 29

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[blank_start]Pulverization[blank_end] by [blank_start]intervention[blank_end]: The material is dissolved in a solvent, The solvent is allowed to evaporate to produce a thin film Other ingredients are spread on top of this thin film
Respuesta
  • Pulverization
  • intervention

Pregunta 30

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[blank_start]Fusion method[blank_end]: All or some chemicals in the ointment are combined by being melted together and cooled.
Respuesta
  • Fusion method

Pregunta 31

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For pastes, we don't use a [blank_start]levigating agent[blank_end], we use a part of the base.
Respuesta
  • levigating agent

Pregunta 32

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The issue with pastes and their physical stability is that it could result in [blank_start]phase separation[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • phase separation

Pregunta 33

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[blank_start]Microbial content[blank_end] - Are not required to be sterile (except ophthalmic preparations), but there is a microbial count limit
Respuesta
  • Microbial content

Pregunta 34

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To minimize number of micro-organisms: - Environmental control - [blank_start]Adding preservatives[blank_end] - [blank_start]GMP[blank_end] - Finished product control
Respuesta
  • Adding preservatives
  • GMP

Pregunta 35

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Special pharmacopeial standards: - [blank_start]Viscosity[blank_end] - In-vitro release - [blank_start]Content uniformity[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • Viscosity
  • Content uniformity

Pregunta 36

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[blank_start]Minimum Fill[blank_end]: Determination of net weight or volume
Respuesta
  • Minimum Fill

Pregunta 37

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[blank_start]Packaging[blank_end]: In largemouth jars or metal or plastic tubes
Respuesta
  • Packaging

Pregunta 38

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[blank_start]Storage[blank_end]: Well closed container and cool place. - Keeps base intact
Respuesta
  • Storage
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