Physical Pharmacy: Polymers Introduction
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Polymers are substances of high molecular weight made up of repeating ______ units.

monomer

The physical and mechanical properties of the polymer can be tailor-made by changing the ______ of the polymer.

composition

Polymers formed from more than one monomer type are called ______.

copolymers

Polymers can be Linear or ______ in structure.

<p>Branched</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ chains have a higher chance of approaching each other in their solid state, which increases their crystallinity and melting temperature.

<p>Linear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Very highly cross-linked polymers are very rigid (three dimensional) structures that degrade at high temperatures before their chains start to ______.

<p>move</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a polymer is cross-linked, its ______ will be sacrificed at the expense of swellability.

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Gels are formed when crosslinked polymers are added to ______ (most commonly water).

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Polymers used for preparation of gels are called ______ agents (eg: carbapol)

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Polymers are rarely 100% ______ as it is difficult for all regions of all chains to become aligned

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Polymers can be used as ______ coatings to mask the unpleasant taste of a drugs

<p>film</p> Signup and view all the answers

To modify drug release characteristics [controlled release (e.g.extended, pulsatile and targeted) enhanced stability and improved ______

<p>bioavailability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inert and compatible with ______ environment

<p>the</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example for ______ based technologies in drug delivery

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Study Notes

Introduction to Polymers

  • Polymers are substances of high molecular weight made up of repeating monomer units.
  • Examples of polymers include proteins (monomer is amino acid) and polysaccharides (monomer is saccharide).
  • The word "polymer" means "many parts".
  • The physical and mechanical properties of polymers can be tailored-made.

Polymer Categories

  • Polymers can be categorized based on composition into homopolymers and copolymers.
  • Homopolymers are formed from identical monomeric units, while copolymers are formed from more than one monomer type.
  • Polymers can also be categorized based on linkage and structure into linear, branched, cross-linked, crystalline, amorphous, and entangled polymers.

Branched or Linear Polymers

  • Polymers can be branched or linear, and branched polymers can form networks of polymers.
  • Branched chains can freely move, which offers the polymer a low melting temperature.
  • Linear chains have a higher chance of approaching each other in their solid state, which increases their crystallinity and melting temperature.

Polymer Crosslinking

  • Linear or branched chains may be joined by crosslinks, which restricts their movement.
  • Very highly cross-linked polymers are very rigid (three-dimensional) structures that degrade at high temperatures before their chains start to move.
  • If a polymer is cross-linked, its solubility will be sacrificed at the expense of swellability.

Gels

  • Gels are formed when crosslinked polymers are added to solvents (most commonly water).
  • The polymers do not dissolve in the solvent but instead swell.
  • Incorporation of the solvent into the structure of the polymers leads to the formation of the gel.
  • Polymers used for preparation of gels are called gelling agents (e.g., carbapol).

Crystalline and Amorphous Polymers

  • Polymers are rarely 100% crystalline as it is difficult for all regions of all chains to become aligned.
  • Polymers can have both crystalline and amorphous regions.

Pharmaceutical Applications of Polymers

  • The pharmaceutical applications of polymers range from their use as binders in tablets to viscosity and flow controlling agents in liquids, suspensions, and emulsions.
  • Polymers can be used as film coatings to mask the unpleasant taste of a drug.
  • Polymers can enhance drug stability, modify drug release characteristics, and improve bioavailability.

Characteristics of Ideal Polymer System

  • Inert and compatible with the environment.
  • Nontoxic.
  • Easily administrable.
  • Easy and inexpensive to fabricate the dosage form.
  • Good mechanical strength.
  • Example: polymer-based technologies in drug delivery.

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