Compounding

regualtions from USP/NF pertaining to the nonsterile compounding of formulation

regulations from USP/NF pertaining to the sterile compounding of formulations

Formulas and procedures for what should happen when a formulation is compounded

a record of what actually happened when the formulation was compounded

the chemical and physical integrity of the dosage form and when appropriate, its ability to withstand microbiological contaminations

portion of a mixture

to set, mark, or check the graduate of a measuring device

the amount of weight that will move the balance pointer one division mark on the marker plate

the process of grinding powders to reduce particle size

the knob on a balance that prevents any movement of the balance pans

measures volume. Volumetric vessels are either TD (to deliver) or TC (to contain)

the curved surface of a column of liquid

a technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity

mixing powders with a spatula

triturating a powder drug with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size

exposure to high frequency sound waves

electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions to form particles that can be easily redispersed

an ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid

cannot be mixed

a stabilizing agent in emulsions

an emulsion in which water is dispersed through an oil base

an emulsion in which iol is dispersed through a water base

a stabilizing agent for water based dispersion mediums

a stabilizing agent for oil based diespersion mediums

the initial emulsion to which ingredients are added to create the final product

a wet, slimy liquid formed as an initial step in the wet gum method

capable of being mixed together

a method of making suppositories in which the ingredients are compressed in a mold

a suppository preparation method in which the active ingredients are dispersed or dissolved in a melted suppository base

a method for filing capsules by repeatedly pushing or "punching" the capsulein into an amount of drug powder

protective covering for fingers