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Chapter <795>
regualtions from USP/NF pertaining to the nonsterile compounding of formulation
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Chapter <797>
regulations from USP/NF pertaining to the sterile compounding of formulations
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Formulation record
Formulas and procedures for what should happen when a formulation is compounded
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Compounding record
a record of what actually happened when the formulation was compounded
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Stability
the chemical and physical integrity of the dosage form and when appropriate, its ability to withstand microbiological contaminations
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aliquot
portion of a mixture
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calibrate
to set, mark, or check the graduate of a measuring device
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sensitivity
the amount of weight that will move the balance pointer one division mark on the marker plate
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trituration
the process of grinding powders to reduce particle size
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arrest knob
the knob on a balance that prevents any movement of the balance pans
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volumetric
measures volume. Volumetric vessels are either TD (to deliver) or TC (to contain)
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Meniscus
the curved surface of a column of liquid
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Geometric dilution
a technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity
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Spatulation
mixing powders with a spatula
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Levigation
triturating a powder drug with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size
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Sonication
exposure to high frequency sound waves
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Flocculating agent
electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions to form particles that can be easily redispersed
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Thickening agent
an ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid
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immiscible
cannot be mixed
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emulisfier
a stabilizing agent in emulsions
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water in oil emulsions
an emulsion in which water is dispersed through an oil base
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oil in water emulsion
an emulsion in which iol is dispersed through a water base
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hydrophilic emulsifier
a stabilizing agent for water based dispersion mediums
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lipophilic emulsifier
a stabilizing agent for oil based diespersion mediums
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primary emulsion
the initial emulsion to which ingredients are added to create the final product
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mucilage
a wet, slimy liquid formed as an initial step in the wet gum method
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miscible
capable of being mixed together
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Compression molding
a method of making suppositories in which the ingredients are compressed in a mold
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Fusion molding
a suppository preparation method in which the active ingredients are dispersed or dissolved in a melted suppository base
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punch method
a method for filing capsules by repeatedly pushing or "punching" the capsulein into an amount of drug powder
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Finger cots
protective covering for fingers
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