Pharmaceutics II Course Details

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What is the course code for Pharmaceutics II?

PHPC 4131

PHPC 4141

PHPC 4111

PHPC 4123 (correct)

What is the name of the course?

Pharmaceutics Preparations

Pharmaceutics I

Pharmaceutics III

Pharmaceutics II (correct)

What is the title of the course that focuses on Pharmaceutics?

Pharmaceutics Preparations (correct)

Pharmaceutics I

Pharmaceutics III

Pharmaceutics II

What course number is assigned to Pharmaceutics II?

4123 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of disintegrants in pharmaceutical formulations?

to facilitate dispersion or breakup of tablets and contents of capsules into smaller particles for quick dissolution when it comes in contact with water in the GIT Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these courses is focused on Pharmaceutics II?

PHPC 4123 Signup and view all the answers

What are the ideal properties of disintegrants?

good hydration capacity, poor solubility, poor gel formation capacity Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of coating agents used pharmaceutically?

Film coating, Sugar coating, Compression coating Signup and view all the answers

What are natural sorbents used in pharmaceutical formulations?

peat moss, sawdust, feathers, and anything else natural that contains carbon Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sorbents in pharmaceutical formulations?

to soak up oil from the water and for tablet/capsule moisture-proofing by limited fluid sorbing Signup and view all the answers

What are synthetic sorbents used in pharmaceutical formulations?

polyethylene and nylon etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a buffering agent in a pharmaceutical solution?

To resist changes in pH when an acid or alkali is added Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consideration when selecting a buffering agent for a pharmaceutical formulation?

Low toxicity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a viscosity imparting agent in a pharmaceutical formulation?

To increase or decrease the viscosity of a liquid to improve pourability or palatability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a humectant in a pharmaceutical formulation?

To attract and retain moisture in the nearby air Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a viscosity modifier and a viscosity enhancer?

A viscosity modifier decreases the viscosity of a liquid, while a viscosity enhancer increases the viscosity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal pH range for a buffering agent in a pharmaceutical formulation?

Around 7.4, which is the pH of the human body Signup and view all the answers

What are the ideal properties of antioxidants?

Effective at a low, nontoxic concentration; Stable and effective under normal conditions of use, over a wide pH and temperature range; Soluble at the required concentration; Compatible with a wide variety of drugs and pharmaceutical excipients; Free from objectionable odor, taste, and color; Nontoxic both internally and externally at the required concentration; Reasonable cost; Unreactive with containers or closures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of flavoring agents in pharmaceutical formulations?

To increase patient acceptance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using artificial sweetening agents in formulations?

They are low in calories and suitable for patients with diabetes mellitus or children who need to avoid sugar. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sweetening agents in pharmaceutical formulations?

To increase the palatability of the therapeutic agent. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of antioxidants used in pharmaceutical formulations?

BHT, BHA, Sodium sulfite, Ascorbic acid, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of sweetening agents used in oral preparations?

Sucrose, liquid glucose, glycerol, sorbitol, saccharin sodium, and aspartame. Signup and view all the answers