2023-04-02T23:07:42+03:00[Europe/Moscow] en true <p>press-fit gelcaps </p>, <p>increased amount of polyhydric alcohol</p>, <p>drug migration in shell via partition coefficient </p>, <p>emulsions, aqueous suspensions, high moisture content</p>, <p>more expensive than tabs, rapid release can cause gastric irritation, adhesion to esophagus </p>, <p>weight uniformity, content uniformity, disintegration test, dissolution test</p>, <p>dissolution test</p>, <p>disintegration test</p> flashcards
Capsules

Capsules

  • press-fit gelcaps

    -unique dosage form consisting of a high-gloss gelatin coating that encases a caplet core.

  • increased amount of polyhydric alcohol

    What makes soft gelatin capsules more elastic?

  • drug migration in shell via partition coefficient

    What is a disadvantage associated with Soft Gelatin capsules?

  • emulsions, aqueous suspensions, high moisture content

    What cannot be filled in hard capsules?

  • more expensive than tabs, rapid release can cause gastric irritation, adhesion to esophagus

    What are disadvantages of hard gelatin capsules?

  • weight uniformity, content uniformity, disintegration test, dissolution test

    What are the tests for capsules?

  • dissolution test

    -tests how fast the drug comes out of the capsule

  • disintegration test

    -how quickly does the capsule come apart