scholarly journals Investigation of Microbial Contamination and Physicochemical Properties of Compounded Medications in Pharmacies

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-93
Author(s):  
Reihaneh Radmanesh ◽  
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Mohsen Nabi Meybodi ◽  
Vahid Ramezani ◽  
Maryam Akrami ◽  
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Aims: Any pharmaceutical product made in pharmacy, hospital or factory may be contaminated with microbes. This contamination can originate from raw materials or during production. Hence, it is important to study the physical and chemical properties and stability of compounded drugs. Methods & Materials: In this study, first a specific sample of prescribed medication was ordered from 63 pharmacies in Yazd, Iran. After collecting the samples, the amount of microbial contamination, viscosity and particle size distribution and their stability were investigated and their results were compared to the standard levels. Findings: Based on the results, 31.7% of the samples had discoloration and 23.8% showed creaming phenomenon. In terms of particle size distribution, 57.1% of the samples had a 20-40 μm particle size and 49.2% had a viscosity equal to 2500-3000 centipoise. Regarding stability, 12.6% of the samples underwnet phase change at 30-40°C. About of the amount of hydroquinone in samples, 35% had acceptable amount. In 23.8% of the samples, fungal infection was observed. Conclusion: Contrary to a popular belief that the compounded medicines produced in pharmacies have microbial contamination, the results of this study showed that the microbial contamination of these compounded medications is low.

1971 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 1616-1620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian E. Kent ◽  
Alan D. Wilson

The effects of particle size of the powder on the physical and chemical properties of dental silicate cements were studied. Suggestions are given for improvement of these cements by changes in the particle size distribution of the powder.


Author(s):  
O. Tonkha ◽  
O. Bukova ◽  
O. Pikovska ◽  
I. Fedosiy ◽  
O. Menshov ◽  
...  

Silicon plays the significant role in the growth and development of plants, their resistance to stress conditions. However, there is limited research on the content of various forms of silicon in soils, the relationship with soil cations, which is particularly relevant in the context of intensive agriculture and climate aridization in Ukraine. The purpose of the present study was to determine the content of silicon compounds of different mobility in the arable soils of the Khmelnytsky region, the spatial variation of these parameters, and to detect the dependence between the content of silicon compounds and soil particle size. The study was performed at the area of LLC "Lotivka Elit" of Shepetivka district of Khmelnitsky region in field crop rotation. We determined for soil samples: particle size distribution and content of fractions of granulometric elements of different sizes, pH of salt extraction (1,0 M KCl solution), humus content, calcium and magnesium exchangeable compounds by extraction with 1,0 M KCl solution. The results showed that the content of silicon compounds in soils depends on the particle size distribution of soil, the value of exchangeable acidity, humus content, and the composition of exchangeable cations.


Author(s):  
Т.И. КРЯЧКО ◽  
В.Д. МАЛКИНА ◽  
В.В. МАРТИРОСЯН ◽  
С.А. СМИРНОВА ◽  
Н.А. ГОЛУБКИНА ◽  
...  

Представлен сравнительный анализ гранулометрических, органолептических и физико-химических показателей качества порошков из капусты брокколи, полученных конвективным и лиофильным способами сушки из отечественного сорта Тонус и импортного гибрида Маратон F1. По показателям гранулометрического состава исследованные образцы порошков конвективной и лиофильной сушек относятся к грубодисперсным системам. Меньшие значения среднего размера частиц (0,14–0,15 мм) имеют порошки из брокколи гибрида Маратон F1 двух способов сушки. Проведен анализ морфологии частиц порошков из капусты брокколи по характеристикам распределения вытянутости, гладкости и яркости. По гранулометрическому составу и морфологии частиц из порошков капусты брокколи сорта Тонус и гибрида Маратон F1существенных различий не обнаружено. Органолептические показатели – вкус, запах, цвет порошков капусты брокколи сорта Тонус и гибрида Маратон F1соответствовали использованному сырьевому источнику. Содержание белков, жиров и углеводов в порошках, полученных конвективным и лиофильным способами сушки, практически одинаково. Установлена сохранность витамина С в порошках при переработке свежей капусты: сорта Тонус в среднем на 26%, гибрида Маратон F1на 53,5%. Сохранность полифенольных соединений в порошках из брокколи сорта Тонус и гибрида Маратон F1, выработанных двумя способами сушки, составила 57,8–67,8%. Комплексные исследования показали, что порошки из капусты брокколи, выработанные из отечественного и импортного сырья, имеют ценный химический состав, что позволяет отнести их к перспективному продовольственному сырью для использования в технологиях функциональных продуктов питания. The comparative analysis of granulometric, organoleptic and physical and chemical indicators of quality of powders of cabbage of the broccoli received convective and liofilny by ways of drying from a domestic grade the Tonus and an import hybrid Maraton F1is submitted. On indicators of particle size distribution the studied samples of powders of convective and liofilny drying belong to grubodispersny systems. Smaller values of the average size of particles of 0,14–0,15 mm have hybrid broccoli powders Maraton of F1 of two ways of drying. The analysis of morphology of particles of powders of cabbage of broccoli according to characteristics of distribution of elongation, smoothness and brightness is carried out. On particle size distribution and morphology of particles of powders of cabbage of broccoli of a grade the Tonus and a hybrid Maraton F1of essential distinctions isn’t revealed. Organoleptic indicators – taste, a smell, color of powders of cabbage of broccoli of a grade the Tonus and a hybrid Maraton of F1corresponded to the used raw source. Content of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the powders received convective and liofilny by ways of drying were almost close. The safety of vitamin C in powders when processing fresh cabbage is established: grades the Tonus on average 26%, a hybrid Maraton F1– 53,5%. Safety of polyphenolic connections in grade powders the Tonus and a hybrid Maraton of F1developed on two ways of drying made 57,8–67,8%. Complex researches have shown that the powders of cabbage of broccoli produced from domestic and import raw materials have the valuable chemical composition that allows to carry them to perspective food staples for use in technologies of functional food.


2008 ◽  
Vol 59 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Dusescu ◽  
Anca Borcea ◽  
Vasile Matei ◽  
Ion Popa ◽  
Irina Gabriela Radulescu

The present paper studies biodiesel samples preparation by transesterification and compares their physical and chemical properties (biofuels prepared from different raw materials - vegetable oils: sunflower oil, crocus oil and soya bean oil) and the biodegradability degree, as well as the possibilities of the integration of such production unit in industrial diagram of auto fuels production.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 3334
Author(s):  
Jorge Suárez-Macías ◽  
Juan María Terrones-Saeta ◽  
Francisco Javier Iglesias-Godino ◽  
Francisco Antonio Corpas-Iglesias

Energy consumption, because of population development, is progressively increasing. For this reason, new sources of energy are being developed, such as that produced from the combustion of biomass. However, this type of renewable energy has one main disadvantage, the production of waste. Biomass bottom ash is a residue of this industry that currently has not much use. For this reason, this research evaluates its use as a filler in bituminous mixtures, since this sector also has a significant impact on the environment, as it requires large quantities of raw materials. With this objective, first, the physical and chemical properties of biomass bottom ashes were evaluated, verifying their characteristics for their use as filler. Subsequently, bituminous mixtures were conformed with biomass bottom ash as filler, and their physical and mechanical properties were analyzed through particle loss and Marshall tests. The results of these tests were compared with those obtained with the same type of mixture but with conventional and ophite aggregates. This study confirmed that biomass bottom ash was viable for use as a filler, creating mixtures with a higher percentage of bitumen, better mechanical behavior, and similar physical properties. In short, more sustainable material for roads was obtained with waste currently condemned to landfill.


2016 ◽  
Vol 192 ◽  
pp. 113-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liya Zheng ◽  
Thomas P. Hills ◽  
Paul Fennell

Cement manufacture is one of the major contributors (7–10%) to global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been identified as a vital technology for decarbonising the sector. Oxy-fuel combustion, involving burning fuel in a mixture of recycled CO2 and pure O2 instead of air, makes CO2 capture much easier. Since it combines a theoretically lower energy penalty with an increase in production, it is attractive as a CCS technology in cement plants. However, it is necessary to demonstrate that changes in the clinkering atmosphere do not reduce the quality of the clinker produced. Clinkers were successfully produced in an oxy-fuel atmosphere using only pure oxides as raw materials as well as a mixture of oxides and clay. Then, CEM I cements were prepared by the addition of 5 wt% gypsum to the clinkers. Quantitative XRD and XRF were used to obtain the phase and elemental compositions of the clinkers. The particle size distribution and compressive strength of the cements at 3, 7, 14, and 28 days' ages were tested, and the effect of the particle size distribution on the compressive strength was investigated. Additionally, the compressive strength of the cements produced in oxy-fuel atmospheres was compared with those of the cement produced in air and commercially available CEMEX CEM I. The results show that good-quality cement can be successfully produced in an oxy-fuel atmosphere and it has similar phase and chemical compositions to CEM I. Additionally, it has a comparable compressive strength to the cement produced in air and to commercially available CEMEX CEM I.


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