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Anesthetics are used to produce a reversible loss of sensation.
Anesthetics are used to produce a reversible loss of sensation.
True (A)
Dibasic calcium phosphate is used as an adsorbent.
Dibasic calcium phosphate is used as an adsorbent.
False (B)
Anti-caries agents are used in dentistry.
Anti-caries agents are used in dentistry.
True (A)
Sodium citrate is used as an alkalizer and to prevent blood clotting.
Sodium citrate is used as an alkalizer and to prevent blood clotting.
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Inorganic Radiopharmaceuticals are used for treatment of bacterial infections.
Inorganic Radiopharmaceuticals are used for treatment of bacterial infections.
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Filter aids, antioxidants, and adsorbents are all classified as Pharmaceutical Aids used in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Filter aids, antioxidants, and adsorbents are all classified as Pharmaceutical Aids used in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
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Potassium bromide is used for treatment of mild dysentery or diarrhoea.
Potassium bromide is used for treatment of mild dysentery or diarrhoea.
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Yellow mercuric oxide is an example of an antibacterial agent used in ophthalmic applications.
Yellow mercuric oxide is an example of an antibacterial agent used in ophthalmic applications.
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Sodium thiosulphate is a common antifebrile.
Sodium thiosulphate is a common antifebrile.
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Hydrogen peroxide is a bacteriostatic compound.
Hydrogen peroxide is a bacteriostatic compound.
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Silver nitrate can be used to treat local infections.
Silver nitrate can be used to treat local infections.
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Both Potassium permanganate and strong iodine solution can be classified as antiseptics.
Both Potassium permanganate and strong iodine solution can be classified as antiseptics.
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Aluminium citrate can be used both as an astringent and a calcium supplement.
Aluminium citrate can be used both as an astringent and a calcium supplement.
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Antioxidants prevent or delay oxidation and they include compounds such as Sodium bisulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and sodium sulphite.
Antioxidants prevent or delay oxidation and they include compounds such as Sodium bisulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and sodium sulphite.
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Astringents cause the tissue to shrink and become wrinkled, and they also cause blanching.
Astringents cause the tissue to shrink and become wrinkled, and they also cause blanching.
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The primary function of cathartics is to kill intestinal parasites.
The primary function of cathartics is to kill intestinal parasites.
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Potassium citrate is an example of a diuretic.
Potassium citrate is an example of a diuretic.
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A radiotherapeutic agent is used to diagnose diseased conditions.
A radiotherapeutic agent is used to diagnose diseased conditions.
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Calcium carbonate is used to treat acid-base imbalance conditions.
Calcium carbonate is used to treat acid-base imbalance conditions.
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Magnesium sulphate can be used as both a purgative and a laxative.
Magnesium sulphate can be used as both a purgative and a laxative.
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A dusting powder is a substance used to protect the skin from harmful stimuli.
A dusting powder is a substance used to protect the skin from harmful stimuli.
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Lead sheets are used as radiation shields.
Lead sheets are used as radiation shields.
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Eucalyptus is an example of a sedative expectorant.
Eucalyptus is an example of a sedative expectorant.
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Ammonium chloride is used to increase the output of the stomach.
Ammonium chloride is used to increase the output of the stomach.
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Inorganic pharmacy deals with the medicinal values of various organic compounds.
Inorganic pharmacy deals with the medicinal values of various organic compounds.
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Antacids are classified as gastrointestinal agents within the field of inorganic pharmacy.
Antacids are classified as gastrointestinal agents within the field of inorganic pharmacy.
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Electrolytes are important for maintaining acid-base balance in the body.
Electrolytes are important for maintaining acid-base balance in the body.
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Sodium, potassium, and calcium are examples of essential and trace elements with pharmaceutical importance.
Sodium, potassium, and calcium are examples of essential and trace elements with pharmaceutical importance.
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Bentonite and talc are considered as therapeutic agents in inorganic pharmacy.
Bentonite and talc are considered as therapeutic agents in inorganic pharmacy.
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Inorganic compounds cannot be used as reagents in pharmaceutical analysis.
Inorganic compounds cannot be used as reagents in pharmaceutical analysis.
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Radiopharmaceuticals fall under the category of miscellaneous agents in inorganic pharmacy.
Radiopharmaceuticals fall under the category of miscellaneous agents in inorganic pharmacy.
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Electrolytes are used for combination therapy in inorganic pharmacy.
Electrolytes are used for combination therapy in inorganic pharmacy.
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Study Notes
Inorganic Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Industry
- Inorganic pharmacy is a branch of pharmaceutical sciences that examines the physicochemical properties and medicinal values of inorganic compounds, and how they are used in various disease conditions.
Importance of Inorganic Substances in Pharmaceuticals
- Inorganic pharmaceuticals have diverse uses:
- Therapeutic Agents: Astringents and antimicrobials serve therapeutic purposes.
- Pharmaceutical Aids: Bentonite and talc are examples of pharmaceutical aids.
- Modifying Body Fluids: Antacids, alkalis, and mineral acids adjust body fluid pH.
- Replenishing Body Fluids: Sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride/phosphate replenish essential substances.
- Catalysts: Platinum, nickel, and lithium aluminum hydride are catalysts.
- Pharmaceutical Analysis: Potassium permanganate is a common titrant.
Inorganic Compounds in Pharmacy and Medicine
- Inorganic compounds in pharmacy are categorized into groups:
- Gastrointestinal Agents: Protectives, adsorbents, acidifying agents, antacids, cathartics.
- Electrolytes: Used in replacement therapy for physiological ions and acid-base balance.
- Essential and Trace Elements: Transition elements with pharmaceutical importance, components of inorganic drugs, iron and hematinics, mineral supplements.
- Topical Agents: Protective agents, astringents, and anti-invectives.
- Dental Products: Dentifrices, complexing and chelating agents, anti-caries agents.
- Radiopharmaceuticals: Involves nuclear reactions, dosage, methods of obtaining standards, radioisotopes, hazards and precautions, half-life, clinical applications, and measurement of activity.
- Pharmaceutical Aids: Filter aids, anti-oxidants, adsorbents, suspending agents, preservatives, colorants, diluents, excipients.
- Gases and Vapors: Oxygen, anesthetics (inorganic), respiratory stimulants.
- Miscellaneous Agents: Emetics, sclerosing agents, inorganic poisons and antidotes, expectorants.
Terminology in Inorganic Pharmacy
- Abrasives: Used for cleaning and whitening teeth (e.g., Dibasic calcium phosphate).
- Absorbents: Used to absorb toxins and bacteria in the GIT (e.g., Calcium carbonate).
- Acidifiers: Temporarily increase acidity in the GIT (e.g., Dilute hydrochloric acid).
- Adsorbents: Used for treatment of GIT issues, aid in absorbing substances (e .g., bismuth subnitrate).
- Alkalizers: Induce alkaline conditions or counteract acidity (e.g., Sodium citrate).
- Anesthetics: Produce reversible loss of sensation (e.g., Nitrous oxide).
- Analgesic: Relieve pain (e.g., Nitrous oxide).
- Antacids: Neutralize excess stomach acid (e.g., Aluminum hydroxide gel).
- Anthelmintics: Treat worm infestations (e.g., Ammoniated mercury).
- Antibacterial: Treat bacterial infections (e.g., Yellow mercuric oxide).
- Anticonvulsants: Treat epilepsy (e.g., Potassium bromide).
- Anti coagulants: Prevent blood clotting (e.g., Sodium citrate).
- Anti depressants: Treat depression (e.g., Lithium carbonate).
- Antidotes: Treat poisoning (e.g., Sodium nitrite, Sodium thiosulphate)
- Antifebriles: Reduce fever and relieve pain (e.g., Ammonium acetate).
- Antifungal agents: Treat fungal infections (e.g., Zinc undecylenate).
- Anti infectives: Treat local infections (e.g., Potassium permanganate).
- Anti irritant agents: Prevent irritation or allergic reactions (e.g., Aluminium metal powder).
- Antiseptics: Inhibit microbial growth without killing (e.g., Strong iodine solution).
- Antiperspirants: Remove body odor (e.g., Aluminum sulphate).
- Anti-protozoals: Treat protozoal infections (e.g., Sodium antimony gluconate).
- Anti pruritic (topical): Soothe skin irritation (e.g., Calamine).
- Antihypercalcemic agents: Treat abnormal calcium levels (e.g., Sodium acid phosphate).
- Antioxidants: Prevent or delay oxidation (e.g., Sodium bisulphite).
- Astringents : Cause protein precipitation (e.g., Calamine, Aluminum citrate).
- Bactericides: Kill bacteria (e.g., Potassium permanganate).
- Bacteriostatics: Prevent bacterial growth (e.g., Alum).
- Bleaching agents: Clean and bleach materials (e.g., Hydrogen peroxide).
- Buffers: Maintain pH stability (e.g., Acetate buffer).
- Cathartics: Stimulate bowel movements (e.g., Calomel).
- Calcium supplements: Provide calcium (e.g., Calcium lactate).
- Carbonates: Used for tooth cleaning and in other medical products.
- Chlorinated lime: A germicide.
- Dentifrices: Clean teeth (e.g., Calcium carbonate).
- Diagnostic agents: Aid in diagnosing diseases (e.g., Barium sulphate).
- Diaphoretics: Promote sweating (e.g., Potassium citrate).
- Disinfectants: Kill microbes on non-living surfaces (e.g., Ammonium acetate).
- Diuretics: Increase urine output (e.g., Ammonium chloride).
- Dusting powders: Soothe skin (e.g., Talc, Zinc stearate).
- Electrolyte replenishers: Treat acid-base imbalances (e.g., Sodium chloride).
- Emetics: Induce vomiting (e.g., Zinc sulphate).
- Expectorants: Thin and expel phlegm (e.g., Potassium iodide).
- Germicides: Kill germs (e.g., Chlorinated lime).
- Laxatives: Promote bowel movements (e.g., Magnesium Sulphate).
- Protectives: Coat and protect surfaces (e.g., Zinc stearate).
- Purgatives: Promote bowel evacuation (e.g., Magnesium sulphate).
- Radiation shields: Block radiation (e.g., Lead sheets).
- Radio isotope tracers: Monitor distribution (e.g., Carbon-14).
- Radiotherapeutic agents: Treat diseases using radioisotopes (e.g., Iodine121).
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Explore the essential role of inorganic compounds in the pharmaceutical industry. This quiz covers their physicochemical properties, therapeutic applications, and importance in modifying and replenishing body fluids. Test your knowledge on how these substances contribute to effective pharmaceutical solutions.
