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What is the focus of physical pharmaceutics?
What is the focus of physical pharmaceutics?
Which factor does NOT affect drug solubility?
Which factor does NOT affect drug solubility?
What is meant by dissolution rate in the context of drug absorption?
What is meant by dissolution rate in the context of drug absorption?
Which factor does NOT typically influence drug stability?
Which factor does NOT typically influence drug stability?
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Why is fast dissolution often desired for drugs?
Why is fast dissolution often desired for drugs?
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What do drug delivery systems aim to improve?
What do drug delivery systems aim to improve?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of drug delivery system?
Which of the following is NOT a type of drug delivery system?
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What role do drug stability studies play in pharmaceuticals?
What role do drug stability studies play in pharmaceuticals?
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What is the primary role of surfactants in pharmaceutical formulations?
What is the primary role of surfactants in pharmaceutical formulations?
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How does particle size reduction enhance drug delivery?
How does particle size reduction enhance drug delivery?
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What does polymorphism in pharmaceuticals refer to?
What does polymorphism in pharmaceuticals refer to?
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Which factor is NOT associated with the release mechanisms of drugs?
Which factor is NOT associated with the release mechanisms of drugs?
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Why is osmotic pressure significant in certain dosage forms?
Why is osmotic pressure significant in certain dosage forms?
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What is a common technique for particle size reduction?
What is a common technique for particle size reduction?
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Why is understanding physical properties important in pharmaceutical development?
Why is understanding physical properties important in pharmaceutical development?
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What is one effect of surfactants on interfacial tension?
What is one effect of surfactants on interfacial tension?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Physical Pharmaceutics
- Physical pharmaceutics studies how drug substance and dosage form physical properties affect behavior and performance.
- Relates material characteristics to therapeutic effects.
- Key areas include solubility, dissolution, stability, and drug delivery systems.
- Essential for designing safe and effective pharmaceutical products.
Drug Solubility and Dissolution
- Solubility is a drug's ability to dissolve in a solvent, crucial for absorption.
- Factors affecting solubility include drug nature (polarity, lipophilicity), solvent (polarity, pH), and temperature.
- Dissolution rate is the speed of drug dissolution in a solvent.
- Faster dissolution often means quicker absorption.
- Dissolution is vital for oral drug bioavailability.
- Particle size, surface area, and crystal form affect dissolution rate and extent.
Drug Stability
- Drug stability is the ability to maintain chemical and physical integrity over time.
- Factors impacting stability are moisture, temperature, light, oxygen, and reactive substances.
- Degradation reactions reduce activity, potentially leading to safety issues and toxicity.
- Stability studies determine drug shelf life.
- Formulations are crucial for maintaining stability and improving release rate/bioavailability.
Drug Delivery Systems
- Drug delivery systems improve drug efficacy and safety.
- Enhance bioavailability and minimize side effects.
- Types include solid (tablets, capsules), liquid (solutions, suspensions), and semisolid (creams, ointments).
- Advanced systems like nanoparticles, liposomes, microspheres provide targeted delivery and controlled release.
- Transdermal patches offer controlled delivery through the skin.
- Understanding drug release and absorption mechanisms enhances drug efficacy.
- Factors affecting formulations include drug-polymer interactions, drug stability, and release mechanisms.
Surfactants and their role in Pharmaceutical formulations
- Surfactants stabilize suspensions and emulsions.
- Dual hydrophobic/hydrophilic nature allows interaction with both drug and solvent.
- Reduce interfacial tension between phases, lowering energy required for mixing.
- Essential in emulsions, suspensions, and other pharmaceutical formulations.
Particle Size Reduction
- Particle size reduction increases surface area for dissolution and absorption.
- Leads to better bioavailability.
- Aids drug delivery through other routes, potentially needing less drug.
- Techniques include milling, micronization.
Polymorphism
- Polymorphism describes different crystalline forms of the same compound.
- Different polymorphs have varying physical properties (solubility, dissolution rate, melting point).
- Chosen polymorph significantly impacts a pharmaceutical product's performance.
- Understanding and controlling polymorphism is important for optimizing drug properties.
Other Important Concepts
- Osmotic pressure influences certain dosage forms.
- Compounding adjusts drug physical properties for customized delivery.
- Accurate dosage and mixing require pharmaceutical calculations.
Conclusion
- Physical pharmaceutics optimizes drug action while minimizing harm.
- Understanding physical properties is essential for safe, effective, and appropriately dosed pharmaceutical products.
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Description
This quiz explores the foundational concepts of physical pharmaceutics, focusing on how the physical properties of drug substances affect their performance. Key topics include drug solubility, dissolution processes, and their importance in pharmaceutical design. Understand the critical role these factors play in drug absorption and therapeutic efficacy.
