Pseudopolymorphic Solvates in Pharmacy

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Which type of crystal solvate is stable and difficult to desolvate because the solvent plays a key role in holding the crystal together?

  • Polymorphic solvate (correct)
  • Anhydrate
  • Monohydrate
  • Pseudopolymorphic solvate

What term is used to describe crystals that contain solvent of crystallization?

  • Hydrate (correct)
  • Monohydrate
  • Anhydrate
  • Pseudopolymorphic solvate

If a crystal loses its solvent and recrystallizes in a new form, it is likely a:

  • Pseudopolymorphic solvate (correct)
  • Monohydrate
  • Hydrate
  • Anhydrate

What is the term for a crystal that does not contain any water within its structure?

<p>Anhydrate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of crystal solvate typically has a complex dissolution rate due to its structure and composition?

<p>Pseudopolymorphic solvate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to pseudopolymorphic solvates when desolvation occurs?

<p>Their crystal lattice remains intact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the physicochemical properties of solvated forms differ from anhydrous forms?

<p>Anhydrous forms have higher melting points (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically true about the melting point comparison between anhydrous crystals and hydrates?

<p>The melting point of anhydrous crystals is usually higher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the dissolution rate of hydrates compared to anhydrous forms vary?

<p>The dissolution rate can vary depending on the hydrate structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can some hydrates have a slower dissolution rate than anhydrous forms?

<p>Water in hydrates can hydrogen bond between drug molecules, giving a more stable lattice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of pharmaceutical co-crystals?

<p>To alter drug properties like solubility or hygroscopicity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of polymorph can be reversibly changed to another form by varying temperature and pressure?

<p>Enantiotropic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of polymorph undergoes irreversible change between two forms?

<p>Monotropic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which polymorphic form is selected for solid dosage forms during drug development?

<p>The most stable form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of polymorph has the highest melting temperature and is the least soluble in any solvent?

<p>Stable polymorphic form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of crystal habit may make it difficult to inject a polymorph in suspension form or formulate it as a tablet?

<p>Certain crystal habits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can crystal growth in creams as a result of phase transformation cause to happen?

<p>The cream to become gritty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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