Describe what excipients are. List some examples and what they do.

What will be an ideal response?


Excipients are substances added to formulations of medications that affect dissolution. Binders, lubricants, and coating agents decrease dissolution, whereas disintegrants increase dissolution.

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

Grapefruit juice can increase the physiological effects of some drugs by _____

a. affecting kidney excretion b. decreasing blood concentration of some drugs c. inactivating certain drugs d. altering the action of certain drugs e. inactivating enzymes that metabolize drugs

Nutritional Science

When compared to male athletes in the same sport, female athletes usually have a higher percentage of body fat

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science

Food-borne illnesses can be caused by _____

a. nutrient deficiency only b. bacteria only c. algae only d. nutrient deficiency and algae e. bacteria and algae

Nutritional Science

The only thing that will "cure" preeclampsia is

A) birth of the infant. B) bed rest. C) a low-sodium diet. D) hypertensive medication.

Nutritional Science