Compounding The Pharmacy Technician Series

by Johnston, Mike

• ISBN13: 9780131147607
• ISBN10: 0131147609
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-07
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
About the Authors	xv
About NPTA	xvii
Acknowledgments	xviii
Reviewers	xx
Introduction to Compounding	1	(6)
Introduction	1	(1)
Why Compound?	2	(1)
Types of Compounds	2	(1)
Patient Considerations	2	(3)
Pediatrics	3	(1)
Terminally Ill Patients	3	(1)
Home Health Care	4	(1)
TPNs	4	(1)
Nuclear Medicine	4	(1)
Veterinary Medicine	4	(1)
Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Compounding	5	(1)
Summary	5	(1)
Chapter Review Questions	6	(1)
Compounding Practices and Considerations	7	(8)
Introduction	7	(1)
The Art and Science of Compounding	8	(1)
Determining Whether or Not to Compound	8	(1)
Information Resources	9	(1)
Compounding Considerations	10	(1)
Solubility	10	(1)
Stability	10	(1)
Shelf Life and Storage	10	(1)
Calculations and Formulas	10	(2)
Calculations	11	(1)
Formulas	11	(1)
Equipment and Supplies	11	(1)
Facilities and Work Space	12	(1)
General Compounding Practices	12	(1)
Expiration Dates	12	(1)
Patient Counseling	13	(1)
Summary	13	(1)
Chapter Review Questions	14	(1)
Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies	15	(22)
Introduction	15	(1)
Facilities	16	(2)
Cleaning	16	(1)
Disposal	17	(1)
Storage---Equipment	17	(1)
Storage---Ingredients	18	(1)
Work Stations	18	(2)
Veterinary Work Station	18	(1)
Creams and Ointments Work Station	19	(1)
Liquids Work Station	19	(1)
Capsules Work Station	20	(1)
Molds Work Station	20	(1)
Equipment and Supplies	20	(15)
Summary	35	(1)
Chapter Review Questions	36	(1)
Quality Assurance and Record Keeping	37	(14)
Introduction	37	(1)
Quality Assurance (QA)	38	(1)
Quality Control (QC)	38	(1)
Records and Record Keeping	38	(1)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)	39	(1)
Formulation Records	40	(3)
Compounding Records	43	(3)
Ingredient Records	46	(3)
Training Personnel	49	(1)
Summary	49	(1)
Chapter Review Questions	50	(1)
Capsules, Tablets, and Powders	51	(18)
Introduction	51	(1)
Types and Definitions	51	(3)
Capsules	51	(1)
Tablets	52	(1)
Powders	53	(1)
Composition and Ingredients	54	(2)
Preparation and Compounding Techniques	56	(9)
Capsules	56	(6)
Tablets	62	(2)
Powders	64	(1)
Quality Control	65	(1)
Packaging	65	(1)
Labeling	65	(1)
Stability	66	(1)
Patient Counseling	66	(1)
Summary	66	(1)
Profiles of Practice	67	(1)
Chapter Review Questions	68	(1)
Lozenges, Troches, Sticks, and Suppositories	69	(16)
Introduction	69	(1)
Types and Definitions	69	(3)
Lozenges and Troches	70	(1)
Sticks	70	(1)
Suppositories	71	(1)
Composition and Ingredients	72	(2)
Lozenges and Troches	72	(1)
Sticks	72	(1)
Suppositories	73	(1)
Preparation and Compounding Techniques	74	(6)
Lozenges and Troches	74	(3)
Sticks	77	(1)
Suppositories	78	(2)
Quality Control	80	(1)
Packaging	81	(1)
Labeling	81	(1)
Stability	82	(1)
Patient Counseling	82	(1)
Summary	82	(1)
Profiles of Practice	83	(1)
Chapter Review Questions	84	(1)
Solutions, Suspensions, and Emulsions	85	(12)
Introduction	85	(1)
Types and Definitions	85	(1)
Solutions	85	(1)
Suspensions	86	(1)
Emulsions	86	(1)
Composition and Ingredients	86	(2)
Solutions	86	(1)
Suspensions	87	(1)
Emulsions	88	(1)
Preparation and Compounding Techniques	88	(4)
Solutions	88	(1)
Elixirs	89	(1)
Suspensions	89	(2)
Emulsions	91	(1)
Flavoring	92	(1)
Quality Control	92	(1)
Packaging	93	(1)
Labeling	93	(1)
Stability	93	(1)
Patient Counseling	94	(1)
Summary	94	(1)
Profiles of Practice	95	(1)
Chapter Review Questions	96	(1)
Ointments, Creams, Pastes, and Gels	97	(16)
Introduction	97	(1)
Types and Definitions	97	(3)
Ointments	98	(1)
Pastes	98	(1)
Creams	98	(1)
Gels	98	(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