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Mastering Tablet Coating in Industrial Pharmacy

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for tablet coating?

To protect the drug from the environment
To improve the final elegance of the tablet (correct)
To mask the taste of the drug
To modify the release of the drug

What is one of the important properties a tablet must have to withstand the mechanical stress during tablet coating?

Brittleness
Resistance to abrasion (correct)
Affected by the coating materials
Softening in the presence of heat

Which aspect of tablet coating will be discussed in the text?

Tablet properties (correct)
Tablet storage
Tablet manufacturing process
Tablet packaging

What is one of the reasons for incorporating another drug in the tablet coating?

To avoid chemical incompatibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are tablets that soften in the presence of heat unsuitable for tablet coating?

They are affected by the coating materials (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are excipients in industrial pharmacy?

Materials added to tablets in addition to the active ingredient (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are excipients necessary in tablets?

To compress small doses of drugs that cannot be compressed alone (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of excipients based on their function?

Diluents, binders, disintegrants, lubricants, glidants, colorants, flavors, and sweeteners (B) Signup and view all the answers

What properties should an ideal excipient have?

Not costly, physically, chemically, and biologically stable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What negative effect should the diluent in tablets have on the active ingredient?

No negative effect on bioavailability (C) Signup and view all the answers