Disintegrating Agents Quiz
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Which polymer is commonly used as a disintegrating agent in tablets?

  • Starch (correct)
  • Polyvinyl chloride
  • Polypropylene
  • Polyethylene glycol

    • What happens if the concentration of disintegrating agent in a tablet is too high?

  • The tablet becomes too hard
  • The tablet becomes too large
  • The tablet dissolves too quickly
  • The tablet becomes unstable to moisture (correct)

    • What type of agent is used to aid in the digestion of disintegrating agents in the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Emulsifiers
  • Acids
  • Enzymes (correct)
  • Antioxidants

    • What is the function of a disintegrating agent in a tablet?

    <p>To facilitate the breakup of the tablet in the GI tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use disintegrating agents in appropriate concentrations?

    <p>Excessive concentration can lead to instability of the tablet in moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common examples of polymers used as disintegrating agents in tablets?

    <p>Starch and cellulose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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