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What distinguishes a chemical property from a physical property in terms of substances?
What distinguishes a chemical property from a physical property in terms of substances?
A chemical property describes the potential for a substance to undergo a change based on its composition, while a physical property can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity.
Which physical property of diclofenac may influence its ability to dissolve in a solution?
Which physical property of diclofenac may influence its ability to dissolve in a solution?
The LogP (partition coefficient) of diclofenac, which indicates its lipid solubility, affects its dissolution in a solution.
How does density relate to the physical properties of a substance like diclofenac?
How does density relate to the physical properties of a substance like diclofenac?
Density, a physical property, describes the mass per unit volume of diclofenac, affecting its formulation and stability.
What is an example of a chemical property of a substance and its significance?
What is an example of a chemical property of a substance and its significance?
What does a high partition coefficient (LogP) imply about a drug's physical properties?
What does a high partition coefficient (LogP) imply about a drug's physical properties?
Define a property that could categorize a substance as 'Big' in terms of molecular mass.
Define a property that could categorize a substance as 'Big' in terms of molecular mass.
What distinguishes a drug from a medicine in the context of pharmacology?
What distinguishes a drug from a medicine in the context of pharmacology?
At what stage is a drug considered to be developed into a medicine according to the provided content?
At what stage is a drug considered to be developed into a medicine according to the provided content?
What does TPP stand for and what role does it play in medicine design?
What does TPP stand for and what role does it play in medicine design?
How do chemical and physical properties influence the design of a medicine?
How do chemical and physical properties influence the design of a medicine?
What are the two types of properties that must be considered in medicine development as mentioned in the content?
What are the two types of properties that must be considered in medicine development as mentioned in the content?
What does it mean for a formulation to either conserve or adapt the drug's behaviors in medicine design?
What does it mean for a formulation to either conserve or adapt the drug's behaviors in medicine design?
Why is maintaining high quality of a medicine essential?
Why is maintaining high quality of a medicine essential?
Can physical properties of a drug be observed without altering its composition? Provide an example.
Can physical properties of a drug be observed without altering its composition? Provide an example.
What is the absorption time difference among the lung, intestine, and skin when administering medicines?
What is the absorption time difference among the lung, intestine, and skin when administering medicines?
What regulatory measures ensure the quality of medicines in the UK?
What regulatory measures ensure the quality of medicines in the UK?
Name three critical quality aspects to consider when evaluating drug quality.
Name three critical quality aspects to consider when evaluating drug quality.
How does the target product profile influence medicine design?
How does the target product profile influence medicine design?
Why is the manufacturing cost of transferring medicine characteristics significant?
Why is the manufacturing cost of transferring medicine characteristics significant?
What is meant by 'formulation quality' in the context of medicines?
What is meant by 'formulation quality' in the context of medicines?
How do intrinsic behaviors of a drug relate to its physical and chemical properties?
How do intrinsic behaviors of a drug relate to its physical and chemical properties?
In what way can a formulation adapt a drug's behaviors?
In what way can a formulation adapt a drug's behaviors?
What does PKa indicate about a drug's properties?
What does PKa indicate about a drug's properties?
How does the Log P value influence a drug's absorption?
How does the Log P value influence a drug's absorption?
What role does dissolution rate play in drug efficacy?
What role does dissolution rate play in drug efficacy?
How does molecular weight relate to drug behaviour?
How does molecular weight relate to drug behaviour?
What is the significance of a drug having low solubility?
What is the significance of a drug having low solubility?
Can you explain the relationship between chemical properties and functional characteristics?
Can you explain the relationship between chemical properties and functional characteristics?
What factors must be considered in formulation design?
What factors must be considered in formulation design?
Why is good chemical stability important for medicines?
Why is good chemical stability important for medicines?
How does pharmacokinetics impact drug failures?
How does pharmacokinetics impact drug failures?
What are the advantages of the buccal route of drug delivery?
What are the advantages of the buccal route of drug delivery?
What is the significance of the inhaled route in drug absorption?
What is the significance of the inhaled route in drug absorption?
Describe the three regions of the nasal cavity involved in drug absorption.
Describe the three regions of the nasal cavity involved in drug absorption.
What is the primary barrier to drug permeation in the dermal route?
What is the primary barrier to drug permeation in the dermal route?
How can the route of delivery influence pharmacokinetics?
How can the route of delivery influence pharmacokinetics?
Why is the nasal cavity's surface area important for drug delivery?
Why is the nasal cavity's surface area important for drug delivery?
What role does formulation play in pharmacokinetics?
What role does formulation play in pharmacokinetics?
Study Notes
Turning a Drug into a Medicine
- A drug is an active compound, while a medicine includes additional chemicals and devices needed for effective delivery.
- Medicine development occurs between lead optimization and preclinical development stages.
- The Target Product Profile (TPP) sets design criteria for medicines and informs their development.
Properties of Medicines
- The intrinsic behaviors of a drug include its chemical and physical properties.
- Physical properties can be observed without altering the substance's composition (e.g., temperature, density).
- Chemical properties reflect the potential of a substance to undergo changes due to its composition.
Key Chemical and Physical Properties
- Physical Properties: Characteristics observable without changing the matter (e.g., size above 500-1000 Da).
- Chemical Properties: Include potential reactions based on elemental composition, bonding, and structure.
- LogP (partition coefficient) indicates lipid solubility; PKa (ionization constant) informs drug solubility.
Routes of Delivery
- Formulation design focuses on appropriate delivery routes to preserve drug activity.
- Pharmacokinetics (PK) accounts for 40% of drug failures, emphasizing the significance of formulation in this area.
- Different routes of delivery (oral, buccal, inhaled, nasal, dermal) affect pharmacokinetics uniquely.
Oral Delivery Routes
- Buccal Route: Sustained local delivery or rapid systemic absorption; involves hard tablets or rapidly disintegrating tablets.
- Inhaled Route: High surface area (about 140 m²), beneficial for systemic drug absorption; structured like an 'upside-down tree'.
Nasal and Dermal Delivery
- Nasal Route: Contains three regions (vestibules, respiratory, and olfactory) with a volume of 15-20 cm³ and a surface area of 150-180 cm².
- Dermal Route: The stratum corneum serves as the main barrier to drug penetration, affecting absorption rate significantly.
Medicine Quality
- Strict regulations ensure the quality of medicines; UK maintains high quality standards for generics.
- Each type of medicine is characterized by distinct qualities and manufacturing processes, often involving significant costs (approximately £2 million).
- Quality assessments focus on drug purity, excipient quality, formulation appearance, drug release, absorption, and pharmacokinetics.
Conclusion
- Target Product Profile (TPP) is crucial for guiding medicine design.
- Understanding the chemical and physical properties of drugs is essential for effective formulation and delivery strategies.
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Explore the transformative journey of active compounds into effective medicines in this quiz. Delve into the properties, design, and quality control of medicines, as well as the various routes of delivery. This quiz is based on the lecture by Prof Stuart Jones from King's College London.
