Exam 3 Flashcards
SITT
Time required for gut contents to be propelled from the pylorus into the large intestine
Micelle
An aggregate formed by self association of surfactant molecules in an aqueous mixture
Solubilization
Increasing the apparent water solubility of a solute using micelle forming surfactants
Absorption rate
The rate at which drug molecules enter the systemic circulation after administration of a drug product by a non IV route
Absolute bioavailability
The fraction of an administered dose that is absorbed into the systemic circulation
High solubility drug
The entire dose of drug dissolves completely in 250ml or less of water throughout the pH 1-7.5
Low solubility drug
More than 250ml of water is required to dissolve the dose at one or more points in the pH range 1-7.5
Gastrectomy
Removal of stomach
Short gut syndrome
Part of intestine missing
Colectomy
Removal of large intestine(partial or total)
Sleeve gastrectomy
Removal of the greater curvature of the stomach