Drug Reactivity and pH

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What characteristic is important for bioavailability and changes on storage?

  • Melting time of suppositories
  • Drug leakage from liposomes
  • Dissolution of a drug substance (correct)
  • Release rate from polymeric matrix dosage

How can protection from light be achieved according to the text?

  • Storing in a dark room
  • Sealing the product in a transparent bag
  • Using primary and secondary packaging made up of light-resistant material (correct)
  • Exposing the product to sunlight

Which factor significantly affects the stability of products according to the text?

  • Packaging color
  • Humidity in the storage area
  • Resistance of packaging material to moisture and light (correct)
  • Temperature at which the product is stored

What can reduce the effect of oxygen in products according to the text?

<p>Incorporating oxygen adsorbents such as iron powder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which study provides insight into the mechanism of changes in reactions?

<p>Kinetic studies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does moisture sensitivity impact the mechanical strength of products according to the text?

<p>It weakens the mechanical strength (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What quality attribute of a drug product is evaluated by pharmaceutical scientists and regulators to determine stability?

<p>Functional changes in dosage forms with time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can changes in the stability of pharmaceutical products affect drug safety and efficacy?

<p>Changes in chemical or physical properties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a significant role in the degradation rate of pharmaceutical products?

<p>Temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does storage in humid conditions impact the mechanical strength of tablets?

<p>Decreases mechanical strength (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In drug stability studies, what specific aspect should be evaluated for physical changes in dosage forms?

<p>Dosage form-specific changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction can be used to assess chemical stability for drugs and excipients?

<p>Hydrolysis reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the reactivity of a drug pH-dependent?

<p>Because the fraction of drug present in different forms depends on the pH of the solution. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a water-miscible buffer contribute to the stability of a drug?

<p>By preventing a shift in the pH of the solution. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of hygroscopic materials on drug stability?

<p>They absorb moisture from the atmosphere, affecting drug stability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should pharmaceutical air conditioning be set below 40% relative humidity?

<p>To maintain drugs unaffected by relative humidity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does temperature impact the decomposition of drugs?

<p>An increase in temperature accelerates decomposition reactions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do some buffers potentially affect drug stability through catalysis?

<p>By producing ions that catalyze hydrolysis reactions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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