Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

8 Questions

1 Views

Hot Melt Extrusion in Pharma

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of hot melt extrusion in the pharmaceutical industry?

The purpose of hot melt extrusion in the pharmaceutical industry is to melt and force a mixture of pharmaceutical ingredients into various shapes such as granules, controlled release matrix tablets, pellets, and dissolving films.

How are solid dispersions made in the hot melt extrusion process?

Solid dispersions are made in the hot melt extrusion process by extruding the drug with immiscible components.

What is the subsequent step after creating solid dispersions using hot melt extrusion?

The subsequent step after creating solid dispersions using hot melt extrusion is molding the dispersions into films using dies.

What are some nanocarriers used to treat Alzheimer's disease?

Colloidal polymeric nanoparticles, phosphorus dendrimers, and colloidal dispersion of lipid nanoparticles Signup and view all the answers

Which drug has been shown to have improved effectiveness in treating Alzheimer's disease when placed onto polymeric nanoparticles?

donepezil Signup and view all the answers

What is the size range of nanoparticles that have been shown to deliver rivastigmine past the blood-brain barrier with greater effectiveness?

1 to 100 nm Signup and view all the answers

Why are substantial doses of rivastigmine necessary to treat Alzheimer's disease?

Due to its limited penetration and high water solubility Signup and view all the answers

Which compound was trapped in lipid nanoparticles for the Alzheimer's disease method?

ferulic acid Signup and view all the answers