Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Directly Compressible Co-processed Excipient by Spray Drying Method.
Abstract The present investigation was carried out to develop and characterize a multifunctional co-processed excipient for improving the compressibility of poorly compressible drugs. Etodolac was used as a model drug. Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), lactose monohydrate (lactose), and StarCap 1500 (StarCap) were selected as components of the co-processed excipient. The spray drying method was used for co-processing of […]
Preparation of benznidazole pellets for immediate drug delivery using the extrusion spheronization technique.
Abstract Recent advances in the treatment of Chagas disease have followed combinations of drugs that act synergistically against infection, predominantly including benznidazole (BNZ) and azoles derivatives. Possible incompatibilities between these drugs, slow dissolution of BNZ and dose adjustment difficulties are technological obstacles to the development of multidrug formulations. Thus, in the present study, BNZ pellets […]
QbD based development of proliposome of lopinavir for improved oral bioavailability.
Abstract Aim of present work was to apply quality by design (QbD) principles for the development of proliposome of poorly soluble lopinavir (LPV). The patient-centric quality target product profile (QTPP) was defined and critical quality attributes (CQAs) earmarked. Risk assessment studies were carried out to identify the probable risks affecting the CQAs of the product. […]
Design, Characterization, and Optimization of Controlled Drug Delivery System Containing Antibiotic Drug/s.
Abstract The objective of this work was design, characterization, and optimization of controlled drug delivery system containing antibiotic drug/s. Osmotic drug delivery system was chosen as controlled drug delivery system. The porous osmotic pump tablets were designed using Plackett-Burman and Box-Behnken factorial design to find out the best formulation. For screening of three categories of […]
Microparticle surface layering through dry coating: impact of moisture content and process parameters on the properties of orally disintegrating tablets.
Abstract OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of process parameters during dry coating on particle and dosageform properties upon varying the surface adsorbed moisture of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), a model filler/binder for orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs). METHODS: The moisture content of MCC was optimised using the spray water method and analysed using thermogravimetric […]
Challenge of paediatric compounding to solid dosage forms sachets and hard capsules – Finnish perspective.
Abstract OBJECTIVES: The study evaluated the quality of compounded sachets and hard gelatine capsules and their feasibility in paediatric drug administration. METHODS: Commercial tablets were compounded to sachets and capsules in hospital environment, and the uniformity of content and simulated drug dose were determined. KEY FINDINGS: Compounded formulations were successfully obtained for a range of […]
An experimental investigation of temperature rise during compaction of pharmaceutical powders.
Abstract During pharmaceutical powder compaction, temperature rise in the compressed powder can affect physiochemical properties of the powder, such as thermal degradation and change in crystallinity. Thus, it is of practical importance to understand the effect of process conditions and material properties on the thermal response of pharmaceutical formulations during compaction. The aim of this study was to examine […]
Adaptation of pharmaceutical excipients to FDM 3D printing for the fabrication of patient-tailored immediate release tablets.
Abstract This work aims to employ fused deposition modelling 3D printing to fabricate immediate release pharmaceutical tablets with several model drugs. It investigates the addition of non-melting filler to methacrylic matrix to facilitate FDM 3D printing and explore the impact of (i) the nature of filler, (ii) compatibility with the gears of the 3D printer and iii) […]
Comparison of breaking tests for the characterization of the interfacial strength of bilayer tablets.
Abstract The bilayer tableting technology is gaining more acceptance in the drug industry, due to its ability to improve the drug delivery strategies. It is currently assessed by the European Pharmacopoeia, that the mechanical strength of tablets can be evaluated using a diametral breaking tester. This device applies a force diametrically, and records the tablet […]
Self-emulsifying Pellets Prepared by Extrusion/Spheronization: In vitro/In vivo Evaluation.
Abstract AIMS: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the feasibility of producing solid self-emulsifying pellets using the extrusion/spheronization technique with an aim to increase the bioavailability of selected drug and also to encounter the problems associated with liquid lipid formulations. Self-emulsifying formulations are experiencing a very active development as reflected by the […]