Preformulation - Dissolution
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What characterizes the process of dissolution compared to solubility?

  • Dissolution is static, while solubility is dynamic.
  • Dissolution is a property of liquids only.
  • Dissolution refers to the formation of a solid.
  • Dissolution involves a solid drug becoming dissolved in a solvent. (correct)
  • What is the definition of melting point (m.p.)?

  • The average temperature of a substance's phase changes.
  • The temperature at which a solid transitions into a gas.
  • The temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid. (correct)
  • The maximum temperature at which a liquid can remain stable.
  • What is indicated by the heat of fusion (H)?

  • The temperature at which a phase change occurs.
  • The heat absorbed or released during a solid-liquid phase change. (correct)
  • The mass of solute dissolved in a solvent.
  • The amount of heat needed for a liquid to become gas.
  • When considering drug dissolution, which term refers to the mass that dissolves in a solvent at a specific temperature?

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    Which of the following statements is true regarding the process of melting?

    <p>Different materials have distinct melting points based on their bond strengths. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary requirement for drugs in capsules and tablets before absorption can occur?

    <p>They must dissolve in the gastrointestinal fluid. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step follows after drug disintegration in the dissolution process?

    <p>Deaggregation of solid drug particles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hess's law, what is one of the components needed for the dissolution of a solid in a solvent?

    <p>Energy in the form of heat of fusion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs immediately after a drug is in solution within the blood and tissues?

    <p>It begins the absorption process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dissolution process inherently require?

    <p>A combination of the solid with a solvent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a result of successful drug dissolution in the gastrointestinal environment?

    <p>Transfer of dissolved drugs into systemic circulation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sequence of steps involved in the drug dissolution model illustrated?

    <p>Disintegration, deaggregation, dissolution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key factor is necessary on the molecular level to facilitate drug dissolution?

    <p>Heat energy to break down molecular bonds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the process of solvation to occur effectively?

    <p>Interaction between solute and solvent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Noyes-Whitney equation relate to drug dissolution?

    <p>It describes the rate of drug dissolution based on diffusion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dissolution rate constant (k) in the Noyes-Whitney equation depend on?

    <p>Diffusion properties of the solute (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these factors does NOT affect drug dissolution according to the provided information?

    <p>Ambient light conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an endothermic dissolution process, which condition is true?

    <p>-2UsL &lt; Uss + ULL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the variable D represent in the Noyes-Whitney equation?

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

    The thickness of the diffusion layer (h) plays what role in drug dissolution?

    <p>It determines the concentration difference in the solution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the term 'solvated entity'?

    <p>A discrete structure formed when solvent surrounds solute molecules. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do excipients have in the context of drug dissolution?

    <p>They enhance the rate of dissolution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of exothermic processes in dissolution?

    <p>Heat is released when the solute and solvent interact. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the process of drug dissolution when solute molecules diffuse away?

    <p>They become part of the bulk solution. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the dissolution process, what is one key factor that determines the surface area available for a solid drug?

    <p>The crystalline form of the drug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which variable in the Noyes-Whitney equation is a direct indicator of the concentration in the bulk solution?

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    Which of the following describes the impact of agitation on drug dissolution?

    <p>It improves the rate at which the drug dissolves. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Dissolution

    The process of a solid drug substance dissolving in a solvent.

    Solubility

    The amount of a solid substance that dissolves in a specific amount of solvent at a given temperature.

    Melting Point

    The temperature at which a solid changes into a liquid.

    Heat of Fusion

    The amount of heat absorbed or released when a substance changes its state (solid to liquid or vice versa).

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    Melting Point & Crystal Lattice Strength

    A measure of the strength of the bonds holding a crystal lattice together. Weaker bonds melt at lower temperatures.

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    Drug Dissolution

    The process of a solid drug breaking down into smaller particles in a liquid (usually body fluids).

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    Importance of Dissolution

    Before a drug can be absorbed into the body, it usually needs to dissolve in fluids like the stomach or intestines.

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    Disintegration

    The process of a solid drug breaking down into smaller particles. It's the first step of dissolution.

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    Deaggregation

    The process where clumps of drug particles are broken down into smaller, individual particles.

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    In Vitro Dissolution

    The study of drug dissolution in laboratory settings.

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    In Vivo Dissolution

    The study of drug dissolution in a living organism.

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    Hess's Law in Dissolution

    A law in chemistry that explains how the heat required for dissolving a solid in a liquid relates to the heat of fusion of the solid.

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    Bond Breaking - Endothermic

    Breaking bonds between solute molecules and solvent molecules requires energy, making it an endothermic process.

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    Bond Formation - Exothermic

    The energy released when new bonds form between solute and solvent molecules, resulting in an exothermic process.

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    Solvation

    The process of solute molecules being surrounded and stabilized by solvent molecules.

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    Heat of Solution

    The change in energy when a solute dissolves in a solvent. It accounts for both bond breaking and formation.

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    Saturation Solubility

    The maximum concentration of a dissolved substance in a solvent at a given temperature.

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    Dissolution Rate

    The rate at which a solid drug dissolves in a solvent. It describes how fast the drug dissolves.

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    Simple Diffusion Model

    A model that describes dissolution based on the simple diffusion of solute molecules through a thin layer of solvent.

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    Noyes-Whitney Equation

    An equation that describes the dissolution rate based on the simple diffusion model.

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    Diffusion Layer Thickness (h)

    The thickness of the layer of solvent surrounding the solid drug.

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    Diffusion Coefficient (D)

    The ability of a substance (like a drug) to move through a medium (like the diffusion layer).

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    Surface Area (A)

    The surface area of the solid drug exposed to the solvent.

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    Factors Affecting Dissolution

    The factors that can influence how fast a drug dissolves. These can be related to the drug itself, the solvent, or the environment.

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    Excipients

    Substances added to a formulation (like a tablet) that can affect drug dissolution.

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    Study Notes

    MPharm Programme: Preformulation-Dissolution

    • Course presented by Prof. Amal Ali Elkordy
    • Course focuses on preformulation and dissolution aspects of medicines.
    • Email address for lecturer provided.

    Drug Dissolution: Overview

    • Definitions of key terms are discussed.
    • Importance of drug dissolution process is explained.
    • Methods to measure drug dissolution are covered.

    Drug Dissolution Principles

    • States of matter: solid, liquid, and gas
    • Melting: the process of changing a solid to a liquid through heat
    • Solubility: the amount of solute dissolving in a given mass or volume of solvent at a specific temperature, a static property
    • Dissolution: the process by which a solid drug dissolves in a solvent, a dynamic property

    Melting

    • Melting point (m.p.): temperature at which a solid transforms into a liquid.
    • Melting requires heat; heat of fusion (ΔH) is the amount of heat absorbed or released during a phase change.
    • Values for ΔH and melting point are provided for aspirin and palmitic acid.

    Importance of Drug Dissolution

    • Most drugs need to dissolve in bodily fluids before absorption.
    • Drugs in capsules and tablets must dissolve in gastrointestinal fluids for absorption.

    Drug Dissolution Process

    • Drugs in dosage forms undergo disintegration and deaggregation.
    • This leads to dissolution in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing for absorption into blood and tissues.
    • Dissolution stages are visualized in a diagram.
    • The dissolution process involves enthalpy change (ΔH).

    Illustration of Drug Dissolution Process: Molecular Level

    • Dissolution involves breaking bonds within the solid drug.
    • Bonds are formed between solute and solvent.
    • This process is either endothermic or exothermic, depending on the relative energies involved.
    • Step-by-step illustrations details the mechanisms, including dissolving solid, solute-solvent interaction and heat of fusion for solute and solution.

    Illustration of Drug Dissolution Process: Simple Diffusion Model

    • Simple diffusion model demonstrates the process.
    • An illustration shows the diffusion layer, solid drug, aqueous phase, and concentration gradients.

    The Noyes-Whitney Equation

    • This equation describes drug dissolution based on simple diffusion (film theory).
    • The equation relates the dissolution rate (dC/dt) to various factors including: dissolution rate constant (k), surface area (A), the saturation solubility (Cs), and concentration in the bulk solution (Cb).

    Noyes-Whitney Equation (Continued)

    • The equation accounts for factors like diffusion coefficient (D), and thickness of the diffusion layer (h).
    • The equation is used for estimating and predicting dissolution rates for pharmaceutical particles.
    • "Sink" conditions are encountered when rate of absorption is faster than the rate of dissolution.

    Factors Affecting Drug Dissolution

    • Agitation of dissolution medium affects the diffusion layer thickness.
    • Viscosity of the solution impacts diffusion coefficient.
    • Particle properties, including size, wetting, porosity, and surface area affect the process.
    • Crystalline form and saturation solubility (Cs) of the drug are crucial factors impacting the dissolution rate.
    • Volume of solution affects the drug concentration in the bulk (Cb).
    • Excipients in the formulation affect the process.

    Methods for Measuring Drug Dissolution

    • Different methods for measuring drug dissolution are described.
      • Beaker method
      • Flask stirrer method
      • Rotating basket method
      • Paddle method
      • Flow-through-cell (for low solubility drugs)
    • Figures depicting these methods are also included.

    Dissolution Testing and Sink Conditions

    • Sink conditions (Cb << Cs) are ideal for dissolution studies.
    • Non-sink conditions (CB approaches Cs ) require more complex analysis.
    • Steps for setting up dissolution testing are detailed. This includes determining saturation solubility (Cs), withdrawing samples at intervals, and measuring drug concentration in samples to make a dissolution curve, plotting concentration vs. time.

    Dissolution Curve

    • Results are displayed as percentage of the dissolved drug plotted against time.

    Effect of Particle Size on Drug Dissolution

    • Smaller particles dissolve faster than larger particles.
    • The rate of drug dissolution increases significantly with smaller particle size, important for better dissolution and absorption in the body.

    Influence of Wetting on Drug Dissolution

    • An example illustrates how wetting a drug (hydrophobic drug example: cinnarizine) can impact its rate of dissolution in different aqueous solutions.
    • Better wetting facilitates faster dissolution.

    Utilisation of Polymorphism to Improve Drug Solubility

    • Metastable polymorphs can dissolve faster than stable polymorphs, enhancing solubility.
    • Example graph showing how metastable polymorphs dissolve over time.

    Summary of the Course

    • Simple models illustrate drug dissolution processes via diffusion.
    • The Noyes-Whitney equation explains dissolution rates based on particle properties and experimental conditions.
    • "Sink conditions" and their importance in drug dissolution studies are explained.
    • Common dissolution methods are described.
    • Relevant texts and chapters for further study in the field of dissolution and solubility are listed.

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