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Why is particle size significant for drugs with low solubility in biological fluids?
Why is particle size significant for drugs with low solubility in biological fluids?
Particle size enhances the surface area exposed to dissolution media, which increases the dissolution rate of the drug.
What does the Noyes-Whitney equation represent in terms of drug dissolution?
What does the Noyes-Whitney equation represent in terms of drug dissolution?
The Noyes-Whitney equation describes the dissolution rate as proportional to the difference between the solubility of the drug and its concentration in solution.
What is the critical solubility limit listed by the U.S. FDA for bioavailability?
What is the critical solubility limit listed by the U.S. FDA for bioavailability?
The U.S. FDA regulation lists 0.5 percent as the critical solubility limit for bioavailability.
Name two drugs that demonstrate therapeutic differences based on particle size.
Name two drugs that demonstrate therapeutic differences based on particle size.
What happens to a drug's dissolution rate when its particle size is reduced?
What happens to a drug's dissolution rate when its particle size is reduced?
What is the smallest particle size typically used in pharmaceutical manufacture?
What is the smallest particle size typically used in pharmaceutical manufacture?
Why might particle size reduction not be suitable for all drugs, even those with low solubility?
Why might particle size reduction not be suitable for all drugs, even those with low solubility?
What role does the constant $k_a$ in the Noyes-Whitney equation play?
What role does the constant $k_a$ in the Noyes-Whitney equation play?
What is the primary effect of adding an electrolyte to a solution of an organic nonelectrolyte?
What is the primary effect of adding an electrolyte to a solution of an organic nonelectrolyte?
How does salting-in differ from salting-out in the context of organic nonelectrolytes?
How does salting-in differ from salting-out in the context of organic nonelectrolytes?
What are clathrates and how are they formed in relation to drug dissolution?
What are clathrates and how are they formed in relation to drug dissolution?
List two substances that are capable of forming clathrates and mention a drug that utilizes this formation.
List two substances that are capable of forming clathrates and mention a drug that utilizes this formation.
What happens to clathrates when exposed to water, and how does this affect drug release?
What happens to clathrates when exposed to water, and how does this affect drug release?
What is a solid-in-solid solution and how is it formed?
What is a solid-in-solid solution and how is it formed?
What advantage do salts of electrolytes provide over free acids or bases?
What advantage do salts of electrolytes provide over free acids or bases?
Explain the role of the anions and cations in salting-in processes.
Explain the role of the anions and cations in salting-in processes.
Why are co-solutes particularly important for low solubility drugs?
Why are co-solutes particularly important for low solubility drugs?
Explain the role of pH in the dissolution rate of acidic drugs.
Explain the role of pH in the dissolution rate of acidic drugs.
Define the process referred to as 'salting-out' in pharmaceutical terms.
Define the process referred to as 'salting-out' in pharmaceutical terms.
How do esters of chloramphenicol behave in the gastrointestinal tract?
How do esters of chloramphenicol behave in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the difference in solubility and dissolution rate between amorphous and crystalline solid particles?
What is the difference in solubility and dissolution rate between amorphous and crystalline solid particles?
Why are chemical variations of drugs important in pharmacology?
Why are chemical variations of drugs important in pharmacology?
What impact does milling have on solid-in-solid solutions?
What impact does milling have on solid-in-solid solutions?
How does the formation of complexes influence drug solubility?
How does the formation of complexes influence drug solubility?
What is the equation that relates concentration to surface area, volume, and frequency at time A/f?
What is the equation that relates concentration to surface area, volume, and frequency at time A/f?
Under what conditions does the dissolution profile first appear as a parabola before becoming linear?
Under what conditions does the dissolution profile first appear as a parabola before becoming linear?
What does the parameter $t₁$ represent in relation to drug release?
What does the parameter $t₁$ represent in relation to drug release?
How do pharmacotechnical factors influence the biological performance of drugs?
How do pharmacotechnical factors influence the biological performance of drugs?
What is a prerequisite for drug absorption according to the provided content?
What is a prerequisite for drug absorption according to the provided content?
Explain the relationship between drug release characteristics and blood level curves.
Explain the relationship between drug release characteristics and blood level curves.
What mainly causes 'apparent' absorption rates in different dosage forms of the same drug?
What mainly causes 'apparent' absorption rates in different dosage forms of the same drug?
What factors contribute to absorption difficulties in drug delivery?
What factors contribute to absorption difficulties in drug delivery?
What are the main differences in energy requirements for drug release between crystalline and amorphous forms?
What are the main differences in energy requirements for drug release between crystalline and amorphous forms?
Why is Penicillin G in amorphous form not suitable for oral use?
Why is Penicillin G in amorphous form not suitable for oral use?
Define hydrates and solvates in the context of drug formulation.
Define hydrates and solvates in the context of drug formulation.
How does the anhydrous form of ampicillin behave upon exposure to water?
How does the anhydrous form of ampicillin behave upon exposure to water?
What effect does increased compression force have on tablet disintegration and dissolution time?
What effect does increased compression force have on tablet disintegration and dissolution time?
How do binders affect the properties of granules and tablets during drug manufacturing?
How do binders affect the properties of granules and tablets during drug manufacturing?
What are the consequences of using high amounts of lubricants in tablet formulation?
What are the consequences of using high amounts of lubricants in tablet formulation?
What issues can arise from temperature increases during tablet compression?
What issues can arise from temperature increases during tablet compression?
What factors contribute to the delayed intramuscular absorption of drugs in neonates?
What factors contribute to the delayed intramuscular absorption of drugs in neonates?
How does the body composition of neonates differ from adults in terms of total body water and fat?
How does the body composition of neonates differ from adults in terms of total body water and fat?
What is the impact of decreased plasma protein binding in neonates on drug distribution?
What is the impact of decreased plasma protein binding in neonates on drug distribution?
Explain how skin permeability affects drug absorption in infants compared to older children.
Explain how skin permeability affects drug absorption in infants compared to older children.
What developmental changes occur in body fat composition between ages 10 and 20 in males and females?
What developmental changes occur in body fat composition between ages 10 and 20 in males and females?
Why might the intramuscular route be less efficient for drug administration in neonates?
Why might the intramuscular route be less efficient for drug administration in neonates?
Discuss the importance of biliary function and microbial colonization in drug metabolism for neonates.
Discuss the importance of biliary function and microbial colonization in drug metabolism for neonates.
How can the physicochemical properties of a drug influence its absorption in neonates?
How can the physicochemical properties of a drug influence its absorption in neonates?
Flashcards
Particle Size Effect on Drug Performance
Particle Size Effect on Drug Performance
Particle size affects the dissolution rate of poorly water-soluble drugs, leading to changes in bioavailability.
Dissolution Rate Equation
Dissolution Rate Equation
The Noyes-Whitney equation describes how fast a drug dissolves. It depends on surface area, solubility, and agitation.
Surface Area and Dissolution
Surface Area and Dissolution
Decreasing particle size increases the exposed surface area of a drug, which speeds up its dissolution.
Solubility and Particle Size
Solubility and Particle Size
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Dissolution Rate Limiting Step
Dissolution Rate Limiting Step
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Low Solubility Drug Examples
Low Solubility Drug Examples
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Micronization Limits
Micronization Limits
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Micronization Not Universal
Micronization Not Universal
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Co-solutes importance
Co-solutes importance
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Salting-out
Salting-out
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Salting-in
Salting-in
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Hydrophilicity
Hydrophilicity
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Clathrate Formation
Clathrate Formation
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Clathrate-forming substances
Clathrate-forming substances
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Clathrate Stability
Clathrate Stability
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Drugs in clathrates
Drugs in clathrates
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Solid-in-Solid Solution Complex
Solid-in-Solid Solution Complex
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Spray-Congealing
Spray-Congealing
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Chemical Variation for Solubility
Chemical Variation for Solubility
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Salts and Solubility
Salts and Solubility
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pH and Dissolution Rate (Acidic Drugs)
pH and Dissolution Rate (Acidic Drugs)
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Salt Dissolution Rate and pH
Salt Dissolution Rate and pH
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Chloramphenicol Esters
Chloramphenicol Esters
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Amorphous vs. Crystalline
Amorphous vs. Crystalline
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Amorphous vs. Crystalline Form Impact
Amorphous vs. Crystalline Form Impact
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Penicillin G and Form Stability
Penicillin G and Form Stability
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What are Hydrates?
What are Hydrates?
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What are Solvates?
What are Solvates?
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Anhydrous Form Behavior
Anhydrous Form Behavior
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Solid-in-Solid Solutions
Solid-in-Solid Solutions
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Tablet Manufacturing Impact
Tablet Manufacturing Impact
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Heat and Drug Stability
Heat and Drug Stability
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Neonatal Skin Permeability
Neonatal Skin Permeability
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Intramuscular Absorption in Neonates
Intramuscular Absorption in Neonates
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Neonatal Drug Distribution: Water vs. Fat
Neonatal Drug Distribution: Water vs. Fat
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Plasma Protein Binding in Neonates
Plasma Protein Binding in Neonates
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Factors Affecting Plasma Protein Binding
Factors Affecting Plasma Protein Binding
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Why is Neonatal Pharmacokinetics Unique?
Why is Neonatal Pharmacokinetics Unique?
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How does Body Composition Change with Age?
How does Body Composition Change with Age?
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Neonatal Adipose Tissue Composition
Neonatal Adipose Tissue Composition
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Sink Conditions
Sink Conditions
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Dissolution Rate Equation (Sink Conditions)
Dissolution Rate Equation (Sink Conditions)
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Parabola to Straight Line
Parabola to Straight Line
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Time for Complete Wetting (t₁)
Time for Complete Wetting (t₁)
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Drug Release: Liberation
Drug Release: Liberation
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Dissolution Rate Test
Dissolution Rate Test
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Apparent Absorption Rate
Apparent Absorption Rate
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Dissolution as the Limiting Step
Dissolution as the Limiting Step
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Study Notes
Physicochemical Factors Altering Biological Performance of Drugs
- Particle size is important for drugs with low solubility in fluids like stomach or intestinal fluids.
- If the solubility is less than 0.3% (or 0.5% according to FDA guidelines), particle size significantly impacts the dissolution rate.
- Smaller particle size increases surface area exposed to dissolution media, increasing dissolution rate.
- However, particle size reduction does not significantly alter actual drug solubility within the typical pharmaceutical manufacturing range (1-10 µm).
Co-Solutes and Complex Formation
- Co-solutes are only important for drugs with low solubility.
- Salting-out occurs when adding electrolytes to solutions of organic nonelectrolytes, causing precipitation of the nonelectrolyte.
- Salting-in is when salts of organic acids/organic-substituted ammonium salts are added to nonelectrolyte solutions, improving solubility.
- Clathrates form when a substance forms channels/cages to incorporate another substance, enhancing the substance's hydrophilicity.
- Examples of clathrate-forming substances are gallic acid, urea, thiourea, amylose, and zeolite.
- Drugs used in clathrates include vitamin A, sulfathiazole, chloramphenicol, and reserpine.
Chemical Variations
- Chemical modifications are used to change the structure of the drug to improve its pharmacologic response or maintain its basic structure while altering its solubility.
- Salts, esters, ethers, or complexes can be formed.
Solid Dispersion
- Solid dispersion solutions involve dissolving a drug in a carrier material, such as mannitol or succinic acid.
- If a carrier dissolves readily in water, the drug becomes readily accessible.
Polymorphism
- Polymorphism refers to the ability of a drug to exist in different crystalline forms (polymorphs).
- Stable forms have high stability but low dissolution rates; metastable forms have high dissolution rates but low stability.
- An example is chloramphenicol palmitate which exists in 3 polymorphs, only one of which is biologically active.
Viscosity
- Increasing viscosity prolongs the time taken for solvent molecules to reach the surface of solids.
- Increasing viscosity of gastrointestinal contents slows dissolution and absorption of certain drugs (e.g., ethanol, salicylic acid).
Solubilizing Agents
- Solubilizing agents (surfactants) are amphiphilic compounds enhancing solubility of drugs with low solubility.
- Drug solubilization occurs via micelle formation (aggregates of 50-150 molecules).
- Examples of drugs with improved bioavailability using solubilizing agents are vitamin A, cephaloridine, heparin, riboflavin, salicylamide, spironolactone, and sulfisoxazole
Manufacturing Factors
- Manufacturing operations like increased compression force, addition of binders, or increasing amount of lubricants can increase tablet hardness and decrease disintegration/dissolution time.
- High temperatures during compression can cause drug aggregation.
Dissolution
- The dissolution rate of a drug in a medium follows a cube root law; exponential decay of mass dissolved versus time applies in nonsink conditions.
- A lag time (t₁) is often present due to interfacial phenomena (wetting of solid surfaces).
- The dissolution rate is particularly affected by the wetting property of the drug.
Pediatric Pharmacokinetics
- Physiological development influences drug disposition (e.g., absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion).
- Age-dependent differences exist in GI function (e.g., gastric pH, motility, intestinal surface area), protein binding, and drug metabolism.
Renal Drug Excretion
- The kidney is anatomically and functionally immature at birth, affecting drug excretion.
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) increases postnatally, particularly within the first two weeks post-birth.
Drug Monitoring and Dose Adjustment
- Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) monitors blood drug levels to adjust dosage regimes and maintain desired drug concentrations.
- Adjusting for drugs with saturation kinetics involves calculations considering Michaelis-Menten kinetics parameters: rate constant, Michaelis-Menten constant, and maximum rate of metabolism.
Correlation of Clinical Response with Drug Disposition
- Models to correlate the pharmacological/clinical response with drug disposition have been developed.
- Models are categorized into Fixed-Effect, Linear, Log-Linear, and Nonlinear models; and the Pharmacodynamic-Pharmacokinetic models (Central Compartment or Tissue Compartment models).
- Various methods for calculating or predicting the relationship between drug concentration and responses have also been described.
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Explore the physicochemical factors that influence the biological performance of drugs, including the significance of particle size and the role of co-solutes. This quiz covers how these factors affect drug solubility and dissolution rates, essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing.