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How do dissolution studies relate to in vivo bioavailability data?
What is the primary purpose of dissolution studies in early product development?
Which aspect of tablet formulation does NOT significantly impact dissolution?
In dissolution studies, what characteristic is crucial for comparing different formulations?
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Which factor does NOT directly influence bioavailability in product development?
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What is the first step in the sequence of processes that occur when a drug is released from a disintegrating tablet?
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Which factors are known to influence the rate of tablet disintegration?
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Which of the following statements about drug dissolution is correct?
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What aspect of a tablet significantly contributes to its ability to withstand handling without breaking or crumbling?
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Bioavailability of a drug is most affected by which of the following factors?
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What is the purpose of consistent in vitro dissolution testing in pharmaceutical development?
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Which factor is NOT typically associated with influencing the disintegration and dissolution of a tablet?
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Which of the following plays a critical role in determining the bioavailability of a drug?
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What is a key factor that can affect tablet hardness?
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Why is monitoring tablet friability important in quality control?
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Study Notes
Dissolution Studies in Drug Development
- Dissolution studies are crucial in the early stages of drug development, allowing for differentiation between formulations and establishing correlations with in vivo bioavailability data.
- Dissolution studies help understand how the drug is released from a tablet, which involves a sequence of processes:
- Tablet disintegration
- Drug dissolution
- Drug absorption
- Factors influencing the disintegration process and disintegration time include:
- Formulation factors
- Production conditions
- Consistent in vitro dissolution testing assures bioequivalence from batch to batch.
- This ensures the quality and performance of the drug meet specifications.
Factors Affecting Tablet Disintegration and Dissolution
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Several aspects of formulation and manufacturing can influence tablet disintegration and dissolution, including:
- Compression force: The applied force during tablet compression can alter the tablet's density and porosity. This affects the rate of disintegration and dissolution.
- Particle size and size distribution: Particle size and size distribution of the drug and excipients play a role in tablet disintegration. Smaller particles dissolve faster than larger particles.
- Excipients: Excipients are inactive fillers that can influence the disintegration and dissolution of the drug. Their properties, such as water absorption and swelling characteristics, can significantly affect the release of the drug.
- Granulation: Granulation is the process of forming granules from powders. Granulation affects the dissolution rate by controlling the surface area exposed to the dissolving medium.
- Lubricants: Lubricants added to the tablet formulation can affect the disintegration and dissolution rate by reducing friction between the tablet and the die during compression.
- Moisture content: The moisture content of the tablet can affect its disintegration and dissolution. High moisture content can slow down dissolution due to increased water uptake.
- Tablet coating: Coatings applied to tablets can control the release of the drug and influence its disintegration and dissolution characteristics.
- Storage conditions: Storage conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and light exposure, can affect the disintegration and dissolution rate of the tablet over time.
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Explore the critical role of dissolution studies in the drug development process. This quiz covers aspects such as tablet disintegration, drug dissolution, and the factors that influence these processes. Understand the importance of in vitro testing for ensuring drug quality and bioavailability.
