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What are the two key characteristics that need to be considered when compounding solutions?
Solubility and stability.
What factors should be considered when determining solubility?
Whether the drug will dissolve in the solvent or a component of the solvent system, the quantity of drug that will dissolve, how long dissolution will take, whether the drug will remain in solution and for how long, and the pH of the solvent required for dissolution.
What is the purpose of the dissolution phase when preparing a solution?
To ensure that the solid(s) dissolve in the solvent.
What should be kept in mind during the compounding process?
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What are the key considerations when compounding solutions?
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