NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACEUTICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not included as tablet excipients?
A
Glidants
B
Lubricants
C
Antioxidants
D
Binders
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Excipients are inert substances used as diluents or vehicles for a drug. In the pharmaceutical industry it is a catch-all term which includes various sub-groups comprising diluents or fillers [1-9], binders or adhesives, disintegrants, lubricants, glidant, flavors, colors and sweeteners.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples include gelatin, cellulose, cellulose derivatives, polyvinylpyrrolidone, starch, sucrose and polyethylene glycol.

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