a device
used to administer an inhalation
powder in a finely divided stat
Dry powder inhalers
aids flow
properties, metering
uniformity, and protects the
powder from humidity
crystalline alpha-lactose
monohydrate
particle size of the micronized medication
is prepared in the range of
1 to 6 μm
Fluticasone propionate (corticosteroid)
+ salmeterol xinafoate (selective β2-
adrenergic bronchodilator)
Advair diskus
neuraminidase inhibitor
For the treatment of influenza
Zanamivir
Zanamivir – neuraminidase inhibitor
For the treatment of influenza
Relenza
Not divided in individual or single dose
Bulk powders
Limited to non-potent substances
Bulk powders
wide-mouthed glass or
pasteboard jar
perforated and sifter can for
external dusting
MiraLAX
Sodium bicarbonate Antacid
All One
BULK POWDERS INTERNAL USE
Clotrimazole Canova
Clean teeth whitening
Arden's Powder Vital nutrients
BULK POWDERS EXTERNAL USE
agglomerates of
powdered materials
Granules
Particle size is usually
4 to 12- sieve
size
Particle size is usually 4 to 12- sieve
size, but for those used in tableting are
prepared using
12-20-sieve
Flows easily than powders
Advantages
More stable than powders
Advantages
More easily wetted
advantages
Conventional (using granulator)
Wet method
Wet method: Conventional (using granulator)
Mix the powders, Moisten to facilitate binding, Pass the paste through a screen of desirable size, dry by air or under the heat