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What is a pharmaceutical tablet?
A solid unit dosage form of one or more medicaments with or without suitable excipients
What are the general properties of tablets?
They must be bioavailable, chemically and physically stable, and uniform in weight and drug content
How are pharmaceutical tablets manufactured?
By molding or by compression
What is the purpose of tablet compression mechanism?
To release the tablet content in a predictable and reproducible manner
Why must tablets be uniform in weight and in drug content?
To ensure they are bioavailable and can release their content predictably
Learn about the components, design, and manufacturing process of pharmaceutical tablets in this quiz. Explore the advantages, disadvantages, and general properties of tablets, as well as the use of excipients in tablet formulations.
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