Aseptic techniques form one of the fundamental principles for infection control in clinical and surgical settings. These techniques include – Removal and reduction of microorganisms from hands and objects Use of sterile equipment and other necessary items Reduction in the patient’s risk of exposure to nosocomial infections. Cleaning practices followed immediately before and during surgical procedures […]
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Sterilization is the process of killing and eliminating transmissible agents effectively. These unwanted agents include bacteria, endospores, fungi, viruses, and prions. If not taken care of, these can cause severe problems ranging from allergic reactions to fatal infections. The process is carried out on several potential infections spreading things including equipment, food, and medication, biological culture medium, or any
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What is tablet dosage forms? Tablets are solid dosage forms containing active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients. Tablets are solid, circular, flat, and convex. Tablet dosage forms contain a quantity of a drug given as a single unit, and they are known collectively as solid unit dosage forms. Even in the case of sustained action preparation, which
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Rubbers are an excellent material for forming seals and closures. A closure is a part of the package used for closing the packaging material of the pharmaceuticals. They are substances that prevent the loss of product and help in prohibiting the entry of any foreign particle into the container. There are two types of rubbers:
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Pharmaceuticals are highly susceptible to degradation, and the quality of the pharmaceutical products directly affects their response and effectiveness. Therefore it is essential to ensure that the packaging of the material is suitable. Containers are used to store various types of Pharmaceutical products with or without physically contacting the product. Pharmaceuticals packaging is vital as
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Pharmaceuticals packaging is vital as it provides protection, helps identify, improves the convenience in transporting, and provides information about the content without physically interfering with the product itself. Pharmaceutical containers are made up of different types of materials. The containers are made from the following types of materials: Plastic, glass, and metal. 1. Plastic Material
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We all know that oil and water together, are immiscible, it means they do not mix with each other. What if we need a medication, which requires the mixing of both of these ingredients as a disperse system? Have you heard of creams and emulsions or O/W emulsion and W/O emulsion? Let’s understand about this
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