Questão 1
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Semisolids include [blank_start]pastes[blank_end], [blank_start]ointments[blank_end], and [blank_start]creams[blank_end]
Questão 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]
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pourable
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flow
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room temperature
Questão 3
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Semisolid dosage forms include ointments, creams, pastes, [blank_start]gels[blank_end], and [blank_start]collodions[blank_end].
Questão 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
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ocular
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nasal
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vaginal
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rectal
Questão 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
Questão 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.
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fluid
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20
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50
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waxes
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polyols
Questão 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.
Responda
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Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
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Carbomer
Questão 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].
Questão 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].
Questão 10
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[blank_start]Emollient[blank_end]:
An agent that softens the skin or soothes irritation in skin or mucous membranes.
Questão 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.
Questão 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.
Questão 13
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[blank_start]Humectant[blank_end]:
A substance that causes water to be retained because of its hygroscopic properties.
Questão 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.
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stability
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compatibility
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odor
Questão 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]
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Hydrocarbon
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Absorption
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Water removable
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Water soluble
Questão 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.
Questão 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.
Questão 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.
Questão 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].
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glycerin
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propylene glycol
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mineral oil
Questão 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
Questão 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
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Tween 80
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Castor Oil
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Glycerin
Questão 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]
Questão 23
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Which of the following are water miscible solvents?
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Isopropyl alcohol
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Glycerin
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Propylene glycol
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PEG400
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Mineral oil
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Fixed oils
Questão 24
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Hydrocarbon bases are miscible with most oils but reduces the [blank_start]viscosity[blank_end].
Questão 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
Questão 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
Questão 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
Questão 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
Questão 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
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Pulverization
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intervention
Questão 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.
Questão 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.
Questão 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]
Questão 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
Questão 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
Questão 35
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Special pharmacopeial standards:
- [blank_start]Viscosity[blank_end]
- In-vitro release
- [blank_start]Content uniformity[blank_end]
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Viscosity
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Content uniformity
Questão 36
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[blank_start]Minimum Fill[blank_end]:
Determination of net weight or volume
Questão 37
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[blank_start]Packaging[blank_end]:
In largemouth jars or metal or plastic tubes
Questão 38
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[blank_start]Storage[blank_end]:
Well closed container and cool place.
- Keeps base intact