Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
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What are powders in pharmaceutical dosage forms?

  • Aggregates of powder particles with liquid additives
  • Spherical particles of medication
  • Finely divided drugs or chemicals in dry form (correct)
  • Solid tablets for external use

    • What are granules in pharmaceutical dosage forms?

  • Spherical capsules of medication
  • Highly compressed powder tablets
  • Dry aggregates of powder particles that may contain one or more APIs (correct)
  • Liquid suspensions of medication

    • What are the advantages of powders and granules as dosage forms?

  • They have a higher risk of contamination
  • They are less stable than other dosage forms
  • They are only suitable for external use
  • They can be used both internally and externally (correct)

    • How are granules prepared?

    <p>By agglomerating smaller particles of powder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between powders and granules?

    <p>Granules are composed of aggregates of powder particles, while powders are finely divided dry form</p> Signup and view all the answers

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