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What is the function of the lacrimal gland in tear production?
What is the function of the lacrimal gland in tear production?
- Maintaining the shape of the eye
- Producing the aqueous phase of tears (correct)
- Absorbing tears through the punctum
- Supplying oxygen to the corneal epithelium
Which structure can absorb medication due to a high amount of vessels?
Which structure can absorb medication due to a high amount of vessels?
- Canaliculus
- Lacrimal sac (correct)
- Punctum
- Lacrimal duct
What is the composition of the tear film that is produced by accessory glands in eyelids and conjunctiva?
What is the composition of the tear film that is produced by accessory glands in eyelids and conjunctiva?
- Mucus and saline
- Oil and mucus
- Aqueous phase and mucus (correct)
- Oil and aqueous phase
What is the function of the sclera?
What is the function of the sclera?
What is the function of the lids in relation to ocular structures?
What is the function of the lids in relation to ocular structures?
What is the role of the conjunctiva in tear production?
What is the role of the conjunctiva in tear production?
Which structure is the major route for ocular drug absorption?
Which structure is the major route for ocular drug absorption?
What is the volume of the tear film?
What is the volume of the tear film?
Which structure has limited drug absorption, with sulfonamides and prostaglandins being among the few drugs absorbed by it?
Which structure has limited drug absorption, with sulfonamides and prostaglandins being among the few drugs absorbed by it?
Which chamber of the eye is filled with vitreous humor, making it difficult to reach with medication?
Which chamber of the eye is filled with vitreous humor, making it difficult to reach with medication?
Which part of the uvea is involved in producing aqueous humor?
Which part of the uvea is involved in producing aqueous humor?
What is the most common mode of drug transport in systemic pharmacokinetics?
What is the most common mode of drug transport in systemic pharmacokinetics?
What is the term used to indicate the extent of the drug reaching its action site?
What is the term used to indicate the extent of the drug reaching its action site?
Which factor can limit drug absorption via the oral route?
Which factor can limit drug absorption via the oral route?
Which type of injection offers rapid and predictable drug availability?
Which type of injection offers rapid and predictable drug availability?
What influences the distribution of drugs into interstitial and intracellular fluids?
What influences the distribution of drugs into interstitial and intracellular fluids?
What does the volume of distribution (V) relate to?
What does the volume of distribution (V) relate to?
Which body compartments play a role in drug distribution?
Which body compartments play a role in drug distribution?
What is the goal of topical administration in ophthalmic drug delivery?
What is the goal of topical administration in ophthalmic drug delivery?
What is the most common type of clearance for long-term medication?
What is the most common type of clearance for long-term medication?
What is the half-life (t1/2) of a drug?
What is the half-life (t1/2) of a drug?
What are niosomes used for in ocular drug delivery?
What are niosomes used for in ocular drug delivery?
What is the primary consideration for the optimal dose of a drug for a patient?
What is the primary consideration for the optimal dose of a drug for a patient?
What is the most common type of topical administration in ocular drug delivery?
What is the most common type of topical administration in ocular drug delivery?
What is the main function of the cornea in ocular drug absorption?
What is the main function of the cornea in ocular drug absorption?
Which factor has a significant impact on ocular drug bioavailability and therapeutic action?
Which factor has a significant impact on ocular drug bioavailability and therapeutic action?
What plays a crucial role in drug release in ocular drug delivery?
What plays a crucial role in drug release in ocular drug delivery?
What is the purpose of ophthalmic solutions in ocular drug delivery?
What is the purpose of ophthalmic solutions in ocular drug delivery?
What limits ocular drug absorption when applied topically?
What limits ocular drug absorption when applied topically?
What is the significance of tear turnover and drainage in ocular drug bioavailability?
What is the significance of tear turnover and drainage in ocular drug bioavailability?
Study Notes
Ocular Drug Bioavailability and Therapeutic Window
- Therapeutic window is the concentration range for drug efficacy without toxicity, crucial for long-term therapy
- Ocular bioavailability measures drug access to systemic circulation, important for assessing side effects and toxicities
- Topical ocular delivery offers low bioavailability, less toxicity, and low local and systemic effects
- Physiological protective mechanisms and poor bioavailability limit ocular drug absorption when applied topically
- Factors affecting ocular drug bioavailability include pre-corneal clearance, tear turnover, and drainage
- Cornea acts as a main barrier for ocular drug absorption, with tight junctions restricting passage
- Molecular solubility, size, shape, and pH affect ocular drug bioavailability and therapeutic action
- Ophthalmic solutions rely on chemical equilibrium and buffer systems to maintain stability and prevent irritation
- Formulation factors, such as instilled volume and dropper design, impact drug delivery and concentration
- Nasolacrimal drainage area plays a role in drug release, with the inferior punctum absorbing the most
- The cornea's layers and physiological protective mechanisms limit ocular drug bioavailability
- Drug-induced lacrimation, corneal permeability, and blood ocular barrier are crucial in ocular drug bioavailability
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Test your knowledge of ocular drug bioavailability and the therapeutic window with this quiz. Explore factors affecting drug absorption, the role of cornea as a barrier, and the impact of formulation and delivery methods on drug concentration. Understand the importance of achieving therapeutic efficacy without toxicity in long-term ocular therapy.
