Compounding The Pharmacy Technician Series

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ISBN: 9780131147607 | 0131147609
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Copyright: 7/7/2005

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Part of the Prentice Hall Pharmacy Technician Series, Compounding is a comprehensive book exploring the art and science of extemporaneous compounding.It covers the principles of compounding, terms, equipment, dosage forms, formulations, techniques and a "how-to" on preparing standards compounds.Pharmacy Technician students and professionals.

Preface

xiii

About the Authors

About NPTA

xvii

Acknowledgments

xviii

Reviewers

Introduction to Compounding

(6)

Introduction

(1)

Why Compound?

(1)

Types of Compounds

(1)

Patient Considerations

(3)

Pediatrics

(1)

Terminally Ill Patients

(1)

Home Health Care

(1)

TPNs

(1)

Nuclear Medicine

(1)

Veterinary Medicine

(1)

Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Compounding

(1)

Summary

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Compounding Practices and Considerations

(8)

Introduction

(1)

The Art and Science of Compounding

(1)

Determining Whether or Not to Compound

(1)

Information Resources

(1)

Compounding Considerations

(1)

Solubility

(1)

Stability

(1)

Shelf Life and Storage

(1)

Calculations and Formulas

(2)

Calculations

(1)

Formulas

(1)

Equipment and Supplies

(1)

Facilities and Work Space

(1)

General Compounding Practices

(1)

Expiration Dates

(1)

Patient Counseling

(1)

Summary

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies

(22)

Introduction

(1)

Facilities

(2)

Cleaning

(1)

Disposal

(1)

Storage---Equipment

(1)

Storage---Ingredients

(1)

Work Stations

(2)

Veterinary Work Station

(1)

Creams and Ointments Work Station

(1)

Liquids Work Station

(1)

Capsules Work Station

(1)

Molds Work Station

(1)

Equipment and Supplies

(15)

Summary

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Quality Assurance and Record Keeping

(14)

Introduction

(1)

Quality Assurance (QA)

(1)

Quality Control (QC)

(1)

Records and Record Keeping

(1)

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

(1)

Formulation Records

(3)

Compounding Records

(3)

Ingredient Records

(3)

Training Personnel

(1)

Summary

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Capsules, Tablets, and Powders

(18)

Introduction

(1)

Types and Definitions

(3)

Capsules

(1)

Tablets

(1)

Powders

(1)

Composition and Ingredients

(2)

Preparation and Compounding Techniques

(9)

Capsules

(6)

Tablets

(2)

Powders

(1)

Quality Control

(1)

Packaging

(1)

Labeling

(1)

Stability

(1)

Patient Counseling

(1)

Summary

(1)

Profiles of Practice

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Lozenges, Troches, Sticks, and Suppositories

(16)

Introduction

(1)

Types and Definitions

(3)

Lozenges and Troches

(1)

Sticks

(1)

Suppositories

(1)

Composition and Ingredients

(2)

Lozenges and Troches

(1)

Sticks

(1)

Suppositories

(1)

Preparation and Compounding Techniques

(6)

Lozenges and Troches

(3)

Sticks

(1)

Suppositories

(2)

Quality Control

(1)

Packaging

(1)

Labeling

(1)

Stability

(1)

Patient Counseling

(1)

Summary

(1)

Profiles of Practice

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Solutions, Suspensions, and Emulsions

(12)

Introduction

(1)

Types and Definitions

(1)

Solutions

(1)

Suspensions

(1)

Emulsions

(1)

Composition and Ingredients

(2)

Solutions

(1)

Suspensions

(1)

Emulsions

(1)

Preparation and Compounding Techniques

(4)

Solutions

(1)

Elixirs

(1)

Suspensions

(2)

Emulsions

(1)

Flavoring

(1)

Quality Control

(1)

Packaging

(1)

Labeling

(1)

Stability

(1)

Patient Counseling

(1)

Summary

(1)

Profiles of Practice

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Ointments, Creams, Pastes, and Gels

(16)

Introduction

(1)

Types and Definitions

(3)

Ointments

(1)

Pastes

(1)

Creams

(1)

Gels

(2)

Composition and Ingredients

100

(1)

Preparation and Compounding Techniques

101

(7)

Oleaginous Bases

104

(1)

Absorption Bases

104

(1)

Water-in-Oil Emulsion Bases

104

(2)

Oil-in-Water Emulsion Bases

106

(1)

Water Soluble Bases

106

(2)

Gels

108

(1)

Quality Control

108

(1)

Packaging

109

(1)

Labeling

109

(1)

Stability

109

(1)

Patient Counseling

110

(1)

Summary

110

(1)

Profiles of Practice

111

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

112

(1)

Ophthalmic, Otic, and Nasal Preparations

113

(22)

Introduction

113

(1)

Ophthalmic Dosage Forms

113

(9)

Types and Definitions

113

(1)

Composition and Ingredients

114

(2)

Preparation and Compounding Techniques

116

(5)

Quality Control

121

(1)

Packaging

121

(1)

Labeling

121

(1)

Stability

121

(1)

Patient Counseling

122

(1)

Otic Dosage Forms

122

(6)

Types and Definitions

122

(1)

Composition and Ingredients

122

(1)

Preparation and Compounding Techniques

123

(4)

Quality Control

127

(1)

Packaging

127

(1)

Labeling

128

(1)

Stability

128

(1)

Patient Counseling

128

(1)

Nasal Dosage Forms

128

(5)

Types and Definitions

128

(1)

Composition and Ingredients

128

(1)

Preparation and Compounding Techniques

129

(1)

Gels

130

(2)

Quality Control

132

(1)

Packaging

132

(1)

Labeling

132

(1)

Stability

132

(1)

Patient Counseling

132

(1)

Summary

133

(1)

Profiles of Practice

133

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

134

(1)

Medication Flavoring

135

(11)

Introduction

135

(1)

Psychological Impact

135

(1)

Sensory Roles in Flavoring

136

(1)

Flavoring Considerations

136

(1)

Pediatric Flavoring

136

(1)

Adult Flavoring

136

(1)

Impact on Stability, Solubility, and pH

137

(1)

Four Taste Types

137

(1)

Physical Properties

137

(1)

Flavoring Techniques

138

(1)

Tastes Needing Flavoring

139

(1)

Sweeteners

140

(1)

General Practices

141

(1)

Diluting Agents

141

(1)

Fixed-Oil Diluting Agents

141

(1)

Aqueous Diluting Agents

141

(1)

Hydroalcoholic Diluting Agents

142

(1)

Alcoholic Diluting Agents

142

(1)

Suspending Agents

142

(1)

Determining How Much Flavor

142

(1)

Coloring

143

(1)

Summary

144

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

145

(1)

Veterinary Compounding

146

(9)

Introduction

146

(1)

Working with Veterinarians

146

(1)

Compounding Prescriptions for Veterinary Use

147

(1)

Regulations

148

(2)

Labeling Requirements

149

(1)

Veterinary Considerations

150

(2)

Routes of Administration

150

(1)

Owner Considerations

151

(1)

Medication Flavoring

151

(1)

Dosage Forms

151

(1)

Unique Challenges and Suggestions

152

(1)

Summary

152

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

153

(2)

Appendix A Answers

155

(4)

Index

159

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