Drug Solubility Enhancement Techniques
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What is the main problem associated with the quench cooling technique?

  • Inability to convert drugs into amorphous form
  • Low yield due to formation on a small scale (correct)
  • High material loss due to sticking to surfaces
  • Time-consuming process
  • Which technique is known for being very high yield, continuous, and having low labor costs?

  • Supercritical fluid impregnation
  • Quench cooling
  • Hot melt extrusion (correct)
  • Ball milling
  • What is a drawback of ball milling as mentioned in the text?

  • Time-consuming with less material conversion (correct)
  • Inability to convert drugs into amorphous form
  • Loss of material due to sticking to surfaces
  • Not suitable for heat-sensitive drugs
  • Which technique involves the use of a supercritical fluid like CO2?

    <p>Supercritical fluid impregnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of the supercritical fluid impregnation technique for drug dispersion?

    <p>Beneficial for heat-sensitive drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is hot melt extrusion not suitable for heat-sensitive substances?

    <p>High temperature involved in the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of BCS 2 drugs described in the text?

    <p>Low solubility and good permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does reducing particle size enhance drug solubility according to the text?

    <p>It enhances surface area for intermolecular forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method can be used to ensure the drug is ionized for stronger ionic bonds with the dissolution medium?

    <p>Formulating as a salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do amorphous solids have higher solubility compared to crystalline solids?

    <p>Amorphous solids are arranged in a disorganized manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes amorphous solids from crystalline solids in terms of molecule arrangement?

    <p>Amorphous solids have molecules arranged in a regular lattice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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