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Compounding Vocab.

Chapter 9- Compounding

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Regulations from USP/NF pertaining to the non-sterile compounding of formulations Chapter <795>
Regulations from USP/NF pertaining to the sterile compounding of formulations Chapter <797>
Formulas and procedures for what should happen when a formulation is compounded Formulation record
A record of what actually happened when the formulation was compounded Compounding record
The chemical and physical integrity of the dosage form, and when appropriate, its ability to withstand microbiological contamination's Stability
A portion of a mixture Aliquot
To set, mark, or check the graduations of a measuring device Calibrate
The amount of weight that will move the balance pointer one division mark on the marker place Sensitivity
The process of grinding powders to reduce particle size Trituration
The knob on a balance that prevents any movement of the balance pans Arrest knob
Measures volume Volumetric
The curved surface of a column of liquid Meniscus
A technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity Geometric dilution
Mixing powders with a spatula Spatulation
Triturating a powder drug with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size Levigation
Exposure to high frequency sound waves Sonication
Electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions to form particles that can be easily redispersed Flocculating agent
An ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid Thickening agent
Cannot be mixed Immiscible
A stabilizing agent in emulsions Emulsifier
An emulsion in which water is dispersed through an oil base Water in oil emulsion
An emulsion in which oil is dispersed through a water base Oil in water emulsion
A stabilizing agent for water based dispersion mediums Hydrophilic emulsifier
A stabilizing agent for oil based dispersion mediums Lipophilic emulsifier
The initial emulsion to which ingredients are added to create the final product Primacy emulsion
A wet, slimy liquid formed as an initial step in the wet gum method Mucilage
Capable of being mixed together Miscible
A method of making suppositories in which the ingredients are compressed in a mold Compression molding
A suppository preparation method in which the active ingredients are dispersed or dissolved in a melted suppository base Fusion molding
A method for filling capsules by repeatedly pushing or punching the capsule into an amount of drug powder Punch method
Protective coverings for fingers Finger cots
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