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What is the primary reason for developing a parenteral formulation of Meloxicam?
What is the primary reason for developing a parenteral formulation of Meloxicam?
What classification does Meloxicam fall under according to the Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS)?
What classification does Meloxicam fall under according to the Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS)?
What formula is used to calculate the relative bioavailability of the ODT-MLX formulation?
What formula is used to calculate the relative bioavailability of the ODT-MLX formulation?
What does a relative bioavailability value of 1.06 or 106% indicate?
What does a relative bioavailability value of 1.06 or 106% indicate?
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What statistical criteria is mentioned for determining the significance of the differences in absorption rates?
What statistical criteria is mentioned for determining the significance of the differences in absorption rates?
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What is meant by absolute bioavailability?
What is meant by absolute bioavailability?
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Which route of administration guarantees 100% bioavailability?
Which route of administration guarantees 100% bioavailability?
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In contrast to IV administration, which of the following statements about non-intravenous routes is true?
In contrast to IV administration, which of the following statements about non-intravenous routes is true?
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What does a relative bioavailability value greater than 1 indicate?
What does a relative bioavailability value greater than 1 indicate?
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Which factor is primarily considered in the plasma concentration-time curve of a drug?
Which factor is primarily considered in the plasma concentration-time curve of a drug?
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What does absolute bioavailability measure?
What does absolute bioavailability measure?
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Which of the following is required to calculate relative bioavailability?
Which of the following is required to calculate relative bioavailability?
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What does the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) represent?
What does the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) represent?
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What is the primary purpose of establishing an in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC)?
What is the primary purpose of establishing an in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC)?
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In the context of pharmacologic parameters, what do Cmax and tmax represent respectively?
In the context of pharmacologic parameters, what do Cmax and tmax represent respectively?
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According to the Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS), what factors are drugs classified based on?
According to the Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS), what factors are drugs classified based on?
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Which parameter is NOT included in the calculation of absolute bioavailability?
Which parameter is NOT included in the calculation of absolute bioavailability?
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What does a drug in BCS Class IV indicate regarding its solubility and permeability?
What does a drug in BCS Class IV indicate regarding its solubility and permeability?
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What does the classification of a drug as Class I indicate?
What does the classification of a drug as Class I indicate?
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Which factor is NOT specified by the USP drug monographs for conducting dissolution analysis?
Which factor is NOT specified by the USP drug monographs for conducting dissolution analysis?
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Which mechanism primarily allows most drugs to permeate biological membranes?
Which mechanism primarily allows most drugs to permeate biological membranes?
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What is the significance of the requirement for 75% of the labeled amount of drug to be dissolved during dissolution testing?
What is the significance of the requirement for 75% of the labeled amount of drug to be dissolved during dissolution testing?
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What characteristic is typically associated with Class IV drugs in the Biopharmaceutics Classification System?
What characteristic is typically associated with Class IV drugs in the Biopharmaceutics Classification System?
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Which USP-approved apparatus utilizes a paddle for dissolution testing?
Which USP-approved apparatus utilizes a paddle for dissolution testing?
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Which of the following is an assumption made in In Vitro-In Vivo Correlation (IVIVC) predictive modeling?
Which of the following is an assumption made in In Vitro-In Vivo Correlation (IVIVC) predictive modeling?
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What is a primary reason for measuring plasma concentration-time curves in pharmacokinetics?
What is a primary reason for measuring plasma concentration-time curves in pharmacokinetics?
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What are the two main parameters that govern drug absorption in the BCS classification?
What are the two main parameters that govern drug absorption in the BCS classification?
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Why is dissolution testing important in drug product development?
Why is dissolution testing important in drug product development?
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Which of the following is a key feature of USP dissolution studies?
Which of the following is a key feature of USP dissolution studies?
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How do absolute bioavailability and relative bioavailability differ?
How do absolute bioavailability and relative bioavailability differ?
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What is the primary aspect assessed by a cell culture-based model in studying drug permeation?
What is the primary aspect assessed by a cell culture-based model in studying drug permeation?
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What defines absolute bioavailability?
What defines absolute bioavailability?
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Which route of administration is guaranteed to have 100% bioavailability?
Which route of administration is guaranteed to have 100% bioavailability?
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How does the absorption process differ between intravenous and non-intravenous drug administration?
How does the absorption process differ between intravenous and non-intravenous drug administration?
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What is a characteristic of non-intravenous routes of drug administration?
What is a characteristic of non-intravenous routes of drug administration?
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In the context of drug administration routes, what does it mean when a drug is less than 100% bioavailable?
In the context of drug administration routes, what does it mean when a drug is less than 100% bioavailable?
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Which of the following factors is NOT part of Lipinski's Rule of Five?
Which of the following factors is NOT part of Lipinski's Rule of Five?
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What is the primary role of excipients in drug formulations?
What is the primary role of excipients in drug formulations?
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What does a drug's classification in BCS signify regarding its solubility and permeability?
What does a drug's classification in BCS signify regarding its solubility and permeability?
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Which parameter is crucial for ensuring drug absorption according to the Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS)?
Which parameter is crucial for ensuring drug absorption according to the Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS)?
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What does the calculated Log P (cLogP) indicate about a drug's properties?
What does the calculated Log P (cLogP) indicate about a drug's properties?
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Which of the following properties would make a drug less likely to have poor oral absorption, based on Lipinski's guidelines?
Which of the following properties would make a drug less likely to have poor oral absorption, based on Lipinski's guidelines?
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Why is dissolution testing important in drug product development?
Why is dissolution testing important in drug product development?
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Which aspect of drug formulation is primarily influenced by the choice of excipients?
Which aspect of drug formulation is primarily influenced by the choice of excipients?
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Which statement accurately describes facilitated diffusion?
Which statement accurately describes facilitated diffusion?
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What distinguishes active transport from facilitated diffusion?
What distinguishes active transport from facilitated diffusion?
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Which characteristic does NOT apply to a Caco-2 monolayer?
Which characteristic does NOT apply to a Caco-2 monolayer?
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Which factor can influence the oral bioavailability of a drug?
Which factor can influence the oral bioavailability of a drug?
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What role do substrate analogues play in carrier-mediated transport?
What role do substrate analogues play in carrier-mediated transport?
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What is a key characteristic of both facilitated diffusion and active transport?
What is a key characteristic of both facilitated diffusion and active transport?
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What can trigger physiological changes that affect drug absorption in the gastrointestinal tract?
What can trigger physiological changes that affect drug absorption in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which process is characterized as a saturable process in drug transport?
Which process is characterized as a saturable process in drug transport?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting in vitro dissolution studies for pharmaceuticals?
What is the primary purpose of conducting in vitro dissolution studies for pharmaceuticals?
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How long is the USP-approved dissolution apparatus typically maintained at during testing?
How long is the USP-approved dissolution apparatus typically maintained at during testing?
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Which of the following is a requirement for the dissolution testing method as per USP guidelines?
Which of the following is a requirement for the dissolution testing method as per USP guidelines?
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In the Biopharmaceutical Classification System, which class represents drugs with low solubility and low permeability?
In the Biopharmaceutical Classification System, which class represents drugs with low solubility and low permeability?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the mechanisms of drug permeation across biomembranes?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the mechanisms of drug permeation across biomembranes?
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What type of dissolution apparatus is referred to as 'Apparatus 1' in USP guidelines?
What type of dissolution apparatus is referred to as 'Apparatus 1' in USP guidelines?
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What does the USP require regarding the analytical method used for dissolution studies?
What does the USP require regarding the analytical method used for dissolution studies?
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What cumulative percentage must be achieved for the labeled amount of the drug to meet USP requirements during dissolution testing?
What cumulative percentage must be achieved for the labeled amount of the drug to meet USP requirements during dissolution testing?
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Study Notes
Meloxicam (MLX)
- Meloxicam is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) and is also a good analgesic
- It is a BCS Class II drug meaning it has low solubility but high permeability
- Meloxicam is well absorbed with an absolute bioavailability of 89%
- However, Meloxicam is slow to be absorbed with a tmax (time to reach maximum concentration) of greater than 5 hours
- To obtain a faster analgesic response, a parenteral (injection) formulation of Meloxicam has been developed
- To improve the oral absorption rate of Meloxicam, a solid dispersion formulation has been created
- In the solid dispersion, the drug Meloxicam is incorporated into a water-soluble polymer matrix called polyethylene glycol (PEG)
- The goal of the solid dispersion is to increase the solubility and rate of dissolution of Meloxicam
Relative Bioavailability
- The bioavailability study conducted was a relative bioavailability study
- This is because no intravenous (IV) data was collected in the study
- The relative bioavailability of the Oral Disintegrating Tablet (ODT) formulation of Meloxicam was calculated
- The dose of Meloxicam given in the ODT and Immediate Release Tablet (IRT) was 15mg
- The relative bioavailability is calculated by dividing the Area Under the Curve (AUC) of the test formulation (ODT) by the AUC of the reference formulation (IRT)
- In this case, the relative bioavailability of the ODT formulation is 106% because the AUC of the ODT formulation is 40.189 and the AUC of the IRT formulation is 37.830
Conclusion
- The researchers concluded that the ODT-MLX formulation would be useful to produce an earlier onset of action than the IRT
- This conclusion is supported by comparing the time to reach maximum concentration (tmax) and the maximum concentration (Cmax) of the two formulations
- Statistical tests were conducted to determine if the differences in tmax and Cmax were statistically significant
- The p-value for both tmax and Cmax was less than 0.05 indicating that the differences were statistically significant
- This supports the conclusion that the ODT formulation resulted in a faster onset of drug action.
Bioavailability
- Absolute bioavailability = AUC(extravenous)/Dose(extravenous) divided by AUC(Intravenous)/Dose(Intravenous)
- AUC = Area under the plasma concentration-time curve
- Cmax = Peak height concentration
- tmax = Time to peak concentration
- MTC = Minimum Toxic Concentration
- MEC = Minimum Effective Concentration
- Relative bioavailability = AUC(test)/Dose(test) divided by AUC(standard)/Dose(standard)
Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS)
- The BCS classifies drugs according to their solubility and permeability.
- The goal of the BCS is to establish an IVIVC (in vitro-in vivo correlation).
- IVIVC is a mathematical model predicting the correlation between an in vitro property and a relevant in vivo response.
Intravenous (IV) Administration
- IV administration introduces the drug directly into the bloodstream.
- 100% bioavailability is achieved with IV administration.
Oral Administration
- Oral administration requires an absorption process.
- Not all of the drug may reach the blood circulation.
- Absorption and elimination can occur simultaneously.
Absolute Bioavailability
- The percentage of the administered dose of a drug that reaches the systemic circulation intact.
- It's the comparison of non-intravenous (i.e., extravenous) to intravenous routes of administration.
Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS) Classes
- Class I - High solubility, High permeability
- Class II - Low solubility, High permeability
- Class III - High solubility, Low permeability
- Class IV - Low solubility, Low permeability
In-Vitro Dissolution Studies
- The U.S. FDA requires dissolution testing data to control pharmaceutical product quality.
- The USP drug monographs provide guidelines for dissolution analysis:
- Dissolution medium type
- Volume of dissolution medium
- pH
- Ionic strength
- Apparatus type (Apparatus 1 or Apparatus 2)
- The cumulative amount and percentage of labelled drug content are calculated.
- USP mandates the time for 75% of the labelled amount of drug to dissolve.
USP-approved Dissolution Apparatus
- Apparatus 1 - Rotating basket; rotates at specific rpm, can handle harsh media, 900 mL volume, 0.1 M HCl, kept at 37°C.
- Apparatus 2 - Paddle; rotates at specific rpm, can handle harsh media, 900 mL volume, 0.1 M HCl, kept at 37°C.
Permeation Across Biomembranes
- The intestinal mucosa is the site of absorption.
- Biological membranes are complex structures made of lipids and proteins.
- Most drugs permeate by simple diffusion.
- A drug's ability to partition into the lipophilic membrane environment indicates its ability to cross the biomembrane.
Bioavailability
- Bioavailability is the amount of drug that reaches the bloodstream intact
- The two parameters that govern drug absorption are solubility and permeability
- Solubility refers to the ability of a drug to dissolve in a solvent (usually water in the body)
- Permeability refers to the ability of a drug to pass through biological membranes
- The Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS) classifies drugs based on these two parameters
- Drugs with high solubility and high permeability are classified as Class I (e.g. Metoprolol)
- Drugs with low solubility and high permeability are classified as Class II (e.g. Nifedipine)
- Drugs with high solubility and low permeability are classified as Class III (e.g. Cimetidine)
- Drugs with low solubility and low permeability are classified as Class IV (e.g. Tirofiban)
In Vitro Dissolution Studies
- Dissolution testing is an important quality control measure for pharmaceutical products
- The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides specific guidelines for dissolution testing
- The USP guides specify the type of dissolution medium, volume of dissolution medium, pH, ionic strength, and type of apparatus (Apparatus 1 or Apparatus 2)
- For each drug, the USP drug monographs provide detailed guidelines on how to conduct the dissolution analysis
- The USP requires the time for 75% of the labeled amount of drug dissolved
Dissolution Apparatus
- There are two main dissolution apparatuses: Apparatus 1 (rotating basket) and Apparatus 2 (paddle)
- Apparatus 1 (rotating basket) is a rotating basket that stands harsh media
- Apparatus 1 (rotating basket) has a volume of 900 mL and maintains a 0.1 M HCl medium at 37°C
- Apparatus 2 (paddle) is a rotating paddle that stands harsh media
- Apparatus 2 (paddle) has a volume of 900 mL and maintains a 0.1 M HCl medium at 37°C
Cell Culture Based Model for Drug Permeation
- Caco-2 monolayer is a cell culture based model for studying drug permeation
- Caco-2 monolayer consists of a single layer of differentiated human colon adenocarcinoma cells
- Caco-2 monolayer is a suitable in vitro model for studying drug permeation because it resembles cells in the small intestine
- Caco-2 monolayer cells have microvilli structure, transporter systems, and tight junctions between cells
- The monolayer requires 15-21 days to form properly
- The monolayer integrity can be checked by the non-permeation of a marker molecule or by measuring transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER)
Factors Affecting Oral Bioavailability
- Physiological factors, drug factors, and excipients can affect the bioavailability of drugs
- pH variation within the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., stomach) can affect drug ionization and therefore dissolution and absorption
- Food consumption can trigger changes in the gastrointestinal tract that affect drug absorption
- Lipinski’s Rule of Five describes molecular properties important for a drug's pharmacokinetics, but does not predict if a compound is pharmacologically active
- Lipinski's Rule of Five is a rule of thumb for orally administered compounds
- Lipinski’s Rule of Five indicates that poor oral absorption is more likely to occur when there are more than 5 hydrogen bond donors, 10 hydrogen bond acceptors, a molecular weight greater than 500, or a calculated Log P (cLogP) greater than 5
- Excipients are usually considered inert but some excipients can modify the extent and/or the rate of absorption of drugs
- Drug types of varying degree of complexities, molecular masses, intestinal permeability include small molecules, monoclonal antibodies, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acid therapeutics
- Excipients can be diluents, lubricants, and disintegrants
Approaches to Improve Oral Bioavailability
- Improve drug solubility by decreasing the particle size of the drug
- Improve drug dissolution by formulating the drug into solid dispersions or using co-solvents
- Improve drug permeability by formulating the drug into liposomes or using absorption enhancers
- Avoid first-pass metabolism by using alternative routes of administration or using prodrugs
- Use appropriate dosage forms for the desired rate and extent of drug absorption
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This quiz explores the pharmacological properties of Meloxicam, a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). It covers aspects like its solubility, absorption rates, and formulation strategies to enhance bioavailability. Test your knowledge on Meloxicam's characteristics and its relative bioavailability study.
