Sucrose and Micro Crystalline Cellulose in Pharmacy
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What is the primary function of Micro Crystalline Cellulose (MCC) in pharmaceuticals?

  • Increasing the sweetness of the tablets
  • Reducing moisture content in tablets
  • Acting as a disintegrating agent (correct)
  • Enhancing the taste of the tablets

What are the characteristics of NuTab in comparison to Sugartab?

  • Lower sucrose content and no invert sugar
  • Higher sucrose content and lower invert sugar (correct)
  • Lower sucrose content and higher invert sugar
  • Higher sucrose content and no invert sugar

Which type of Avicel is suitable for wet granulation method?

  • Avicel 102 (Granules - PH 102)
  • Avicel 103
  • Avicel 112
  • Avicel 101 (Powder - PH 101) (correct)

What is the primary purpose of calcium salts like Emcompress and Ditab in pharmaceutical formulations?

<p>To act as diluents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is known for causing interaction with tetracycline's API due to the formation of insoluble complexes?

<p>Calcium salts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Binders & Adhesives in pharmaceutical granulation?

<p>Enhancing tablet hardness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ApoMind known for in the context of pharmaceutical coaching?

<p>(Fictitious) Expertise in GPAT/NIPER coaching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue is associated with the products containing black particles on friction?

<p>(Fictitious) Reduced tablet bioavailability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes NuTab water-insoluble?

<p>Presence of corn starch and magnesium stearate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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