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What is the main reason why conventional drug delivery systems for treating colon disorders are failing?
What is the main reason why conventional drug delivery systems for treating colon disorders are failing?
- The colon lacks well-defined villi, reducing the absorption surface area.
- The drugs don't reach the site of action in appropriate concentration. (correct)
- The colon has a lower absorption capacity than the small intestine.
- Ingested materials remain in the colon for a much longer time.
What is the advantage of sustained colonic release of drugs?
What is the advantage of sustained colonic release of drugs?
- It can be useful in the treatment of nocturnal asthma.
- It can be useful in the treatment of angina.
- It can be useful in the treatment of arthritis.
- All of the above (correct)
What is the main reason why local treatment of colonic pathologies is more effective with the delivery of drugs to the affected area?
What is the main reason why local treatment of colonic pathologies is more effective with the delivery of drugs to the affected area?
- The colon has a lower absorption capacity than the small intestine.
- Ingested materials remain in the colon for a much longer time.
- The drugs can directly target the affected area in the colon. (correct)
- The colon lacks well-defined villi, reducing the absorption surface area.
Which of the following colonic pathologies can benefit from local drug delivery to the affected area?
Which of the following colonic pathologies can benefit from local drug delivery to the affected area?
What is the main reason why the colon has a lower absorption capacity than the small intestine?
What is the main reason why the colon has a lower absorption capacity than the small intestine?
What is the main reason why ingested materials remain in the colon for a much longer time?
What is the main reason why ingested materials remain in the colon for a much longer time?
How does the coupling of drug carrier nano-systems to ligands differ from direct coupling of drugs to targeting ligands?
How does the coupling of drug carrier nano-systems to ligands differ from direct coupling of drugs to targeting ligands?
What is the primary benefit of nanoparticle formulations that can provide sustained-release profiles up to 24 hours?
What is the primary benefit of nanoparticle formulations that can provide sustained-release profiles up to 24 hours?
What is the primary purpose of using drug delivery devices?
What is the primary purpose of using drug delivery devices?
What is one of the favorable absorption sites for subcutaneous implantation of drug delivery devices?
What is one of the favorable absorption sites for subcutaneous implantation of drug delivery devices?
What is a key requirement for the materials used in drug delivery device implants?
What is a key requirement for the materials used in drug delivery device implants?
What is a potential advantage of subcutaneous implantation of drug delivery devices?
What is a potential advantage of subcutaneous implantation of drug delivery devices?
What is the texture of the skin that the text describes as being similar to a cat's tongue or sharkskin?
What is the texture of the skin that the text describes as being similar to a cat's tongue or sharkskin?
What is the purpose of the solid silicon needles or hollow metal needles described in the text?
What is the purpose of the solid silicon needles or hollow metal needles described in the text?
What is the purpose of the liposomes described in the text?
What is the purpose of the liposomes described in the text?
What property of liposomes can be modified to enhance their circulation time in the bloodstream?
What property of liposomes can be modified to enhance their circulation time in the bloodstream?
What is the purpose of conjugating liposomes to antibodies or ligands?
What is the purpose of conjugating liposomes to antibodies or ligands?
Why can dissolved hydrophilic solutes not readily pass through the lipid membrane of a liposome?
Why can dissolved hydrophilic solutes not readily pass through the lipid membrane of a liposome?
What is a key property that the enhancer should not cause upon removal of allergenic material?
What is a key property that the enhancer should not cause upon removal of allergenic material?
Which statement accurately reflects the importance of hydration in skin penetration?
Which statement accurately reflects the importance of hydration in skin penetration?
What enhances skin bioavailability among the listed options?
What enhances skin bioavailability among the listed options?
What effect does the formation of lipophilic ion pairs have on drug permeability?
What effect does the formation of lipophilic ion pairs have on drug permeability?
Which property is essential for a chemical to be considered a good solvent for drugs?
Which property is essential for a chemical to be considered a good solvent for drugs?
Why is it important for an enhancer to be cosmetically acceptable?
Why is it important for an enhancer to be cosmetically acceptable?
What is the purpose of the implantable biosensor drug delivery system?
What is the purpose of the implantable biosensor drug delivery system?
Which component signals the battery in the implantable biosensor drug delivery system?
Which component signals the battery in the implantable biosensor drug delivery system?
What role does telemetry play in the implantable biosensor drug delivery system?
What role does telemetry play in the implantable biosensor drug delivery system?
What distinguishes microfluidics as formulating devices?
What distinguishes microfluidics as formulating devices?
How does the implantable biosensor drug delivery system respond when a sufficient amount of medication has been released?
How does the implantable biosensor drug delivery system respond when a sufficient amount of medication has been released?
What does the battery do when the sensor detects a chemical change in the implantable biosensor drug delivery system?
What does the battery do when the sensor detects a chemical change in the implantable biosensor drug delivery system?