10 Questions
What is the main consequence of drug incompatibility as mentioned in the text?
Loss of potency
Which type of interactions are categorized under drug-drug interactions?
Drug and excipient interactions
What is a common outcome of chemical incompatibility between drugs and other agents?
Chemical instability
Why is pharmaceutical oversight necessary when adding drugs to intravenous fluids, according to the text?
To avoid chemical incompatibilities
What can cause precipitation of drugs in vitro?
Adding a high concentration of a strong electrolyte to saturated solutions
In what type of system does the solubility of a drug generally increase with the percentage of cosolvent present?
Non-aqueous systems
What can lead to thromboembolism when drugs are formulated for intravenous use?
Precipitation from formulations
Which drug is mentioned in the text as being formulated in a non-aqueous but water-miscible solvent?
Phenytoin
What type of mixture involves solids of low melting that liquefy at room temperature?
Eutectic Mixture
What may cause pain on drug injection at the site?
Alteration in pH
Test your knowledge on drug incompatibility, which occurs when one drug is mixed with other drugs or agents, leading to changes in physical, chemical, or therapeutic qualities. Learn about the effects of drug–drug or drug–excipient interactions and how they can impact the safety and efficacy of medications.
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