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Which type of emulsion is the least stable due to its susceptibility to coalescence?
Which type of emulsion is the least stable due to its susceptibility to coalescence?
What is a common disadvantage of using W/O emulsions in pharmaceutical formulations?
What is a common disadvantage of using W/O emulsions in pharmaceutical formulations?
Which technique is typically used to enhance the stability of emulsions against creaming?
Which technique is typically used to enhance the stability of emulsions against creaming?
Which delivery system is specifically designed to enhance drug penetration through the skin?
Which delivery system is specifically designed to enhance drug penetration through the skin?
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What is the primary advantage of using microemulsions in drug delivery?
What is the primary advantage of using microemulsions in drug delivery?
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What does coalescence refer to in emulsion stability?
What does coalescence refer to in emulsion stability?
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Which of these statements best describes the barrier for drug penetration in transdermal delivery?
Which of these statements best describes the barrier for drug penetration in transdermal delivery?
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In which scenario would a drug classified as BCS Class III most likely display limited effectiveness?
In which scenario would a drug classified as BCS Class III most likely display limited effectiveness?
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For the successful transdermal delivery of drugs, which characteristic is most problematic?
For the successful transdermal delivery of drugs, which characteristic is most problematic?
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What is the primary mechanism by which sonophoresis enhances drug penetration through the skin?
What is the primary mechanism by which sonophoresis enhances drug penetration through the skin?
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Which type of emulsifying agents is primarily responsible for stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions?
Which type of emulsifying agents is primarily responsible for stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions?
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What role do surfactants play in the context of interfacial tension in emulsions?
What role do surfactants play in the context of interfacial tension in emulsions?
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In terms of the HLB scale, what kind of emulsifier is appropriate for forming water-in-oil emulsions?
In terms of the HLB scale, what kind of emulsifier is appropriate for forming water-in-oil emulsions?
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What aspect of zeta potential is critical for the stability of emulsions?
What aspect of zeta potential is critical for the stability of emulsions?
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Which phenomenon is typically associated with a high magnitude of zeta potential in an emulsion?
Which phenomenon is typically associated with a high magnitude of zeta potential in an emulsion?
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What is the primary characteristic feature of transfersomes?
What is the primary characteristic feature of transfersomes?
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Which mechanism allows transfersomes to deform and squeeze through pores smaller than their size?
Which mechanism allows transfersomes to deform and squeeze through pores smaller than their size?
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What is the term for the process by which lipids self-assemble into bilayers when placed in an aqueous environment?
What is the term for the process by which lipids self-assemble into bilayers when placed in an aqueous environment?
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Which type of drugs is particularly well-suited for encapsulation in ethosomes?
Which type of drugs is particularly well-suited for encapsulation in ethosomes?
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What is the primary function of the aqueous interior of a liposome?
What is the primary function of the aqueous interior of a liposome?
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Study Notes
Emulsion Stability
- In emulsion stability, "coalescence" refers to the formation of multiple layers in droplets.
Passive Diffusion in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- High molecular weight of drugs reduces passive diffusion in skin.
- Rapid drug penetration in transdermal delivery is facilitated by low lipophilicity of the drug.
Stratum Corneum
- The stratum corneum is the primary barrier for transdermal drug delivery.
- It is composed of lipids.
BCS Class II Drugs
- High solubility, high permeability.
- Low solubility, low permeability.
Drug Classification as BCS Class III
- The primary implication of a drug belonging to BCS Class III is variable absorption; rapid metabolism in the liver or limited absorption due to low solubility.
Drug Characteristics for Transdermal Delivery
- Water solubility is most desirable for successful transdermal delivery.
- High molecular weight, low lipophilicity, and more side effects are less desirable.
Iontophoresis
- The cathode electrode is typically used for the delivery of positively charged drugs into the skin.
Iontophoresis Current
- The typical range of current in iontophoresis is in milliamperes.
Phonophoresis
- Phonophoresis enhances drug penetration through the skin by creating microchannels in the stratum corneum, inducing vibrations in skin molecules, and by electroporation.
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Description
This quiz covers various aspects of transdermal drug delivery, including emulsion stability, the role of the stratum corneum, and classifications under the Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS). Understanding these concepts is crucial for optimizing drug absorption and efficacy in transdermal applications.
