Polyvinyl Acetate
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Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Polyvinyl acetate (PVA, PVAc) is a synthetic resin prepared by the polymerization of vinyl acetate. PVA is normally made through the free radical polymerization of vinyl acetate, which is also a polymer. Polyvinyl acetate, (C4H6O2)n, serves as the film-forming ingredient in water-based (latex) paints; it also is used in adhesives and glues, such as Elmer's Glue.
Some examples of medications containing Polyvinyl Acetate
- Albenza (Chewable) 200 mg
- Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release (XL) 450 mg
- K-Tab 10 mEq (750 mg)
- K-Tab 20 mEq (1500 mg)
- K-Tab 8 mEq (600 mg)
- Lamotrigine (Orally Disintegrating) 200 mg
- Lamotrigine (Orally Disintegrating) 25 mg
- Lamotrigine (Orally Disintegrating) 100 mg
- Lamotrigine (Orally Disintegrating) 50 mg
- Olanzapine (Orally Disintegrating) 10 mg
- Olanzapine (Orally Disintegrating) 5 mg
- Olanzapine (Orally Disintegrating) 15 mg
- Olanzapine (Orally Disintegrating) 20 mg
- Potassium Chloride Extended-Release 10 mEq (750 mg)
- Potassium Chloride Extended-Release 20 mEq (1500 mg)
- Potassium Chloride Extended-Release 8 mEq (600 mg)
References
- Encyclopedia Britannica. Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc). Accessed February 28, 2015 at http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/469233/polyvinyl-acetate-PVAc
Further information
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