Lecture 1 Flashcards
Solution
Homogeneous molecular dispersion
Emulsion
Oil in water, water in oil, looks like bubbles
Suspension
Solid in water or oil, looks like dirt
Solution dosage form examples
Injectables, nasal solutions, opthalmic solutions, otic solutions, irrigation solutions, enemas, douches, gargles, mouthwashes, juices
Advantages of solution dosage forms
Homogeneous no problems of content uniformity, easy to manufacture, good bioavailability
Components of solution dosage forms
Active ingredient = drug
Solvent = water, vegetable oils
Cosolvent = ethanol, glycerin, propylene glycol
Buffering agent
Preservative
Antioxidant, chelating agent
Flavor and sweetener = sucrose, sorbitol
Buffer
Solution of weak acid and salt of its conjugate base
Weak acid removes
added base
Salt removes
added acid
Henderson hasselbalch equation
ph=pka + log A-/HA
Buffering capacity
Ability of a buffer to resist a change in pH due to added OH or H
Van slyke equation
b=2.3C ka[H3O]/Ka+[H3O]^2
C = total buffer concentration
Max when pH=pka
Selection of pH
Use pH that provides maximum stability for drug
Minimize irritation with parenteral, opthalmic, or nasal dosage forms by adjusting to be the same pH of body fluid
pH of blood, interstitial fluid, and tears
7.4
Other ways to minimize buffering capacity besides pH
Minimize volume, administer slowly
Antimicrobial preservative purpose
protect patient from pathogens
maintain potency and stability of dosage forms
Antimicrobial preservative mechanism of action
Preservatives adsorb to bacterial membrane and disrupt it. Bacterial membrane is lipophilic and has a net negative surface charge
Adsorption due to lipid solubility
alcohols, acids, esters
Adsorption due to electrostatic attraction
Quaternary ammonium compounds