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Quarterly published in print and online "Inventi Impact: Pharm Tech" publishes high quality unpublished as well as high impact pre-published research and reviews catering to the needs of researchers and professionals. The journal covers all the areas under pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology. It welcomes articles pertaining to physical, chemical and biological properties of dosage forms, devices and delivery systems for drugs, vaccines and biologicals including their design, manufacture and evaluation. Special emphasis is given for articles pertaining to excipients such as surfactants and polymers and novel materials, and products for personalized medication.
The aim of the study was to prepare indomethacin nanocrystal-loaded, 3D-printed, fastdissolving oral polymeric film formulations. Nanocrystals were produced by the wet pearl milling technique, and 3D printing was performed by the semi-solid extrusion method. Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) was the film-forming polymer, and glycerol the plasticizer. In-depth physicochemical characterization was made, including solid-state determination, particle size and size deviation analysis, film appearance evaluation, determination of weight variation, thickness, folding endurance, drug content uniformity, and disintegration time, and drug release testing. In drug nanocrystal studies, three different stabilizers were tested. Poloxamer F68 produced the smallest and most homogeneous particles, with particle size values of 230 nm and PI values below 0.20, and was selected as a stabilizer for the drug-loaded film studies. In printing studies, the polymer concentration was first optimized with drug-free formulations. The best mechanical film properties were achieved for the films with HPMC concentrations of 2.85% (w/w) and 3.5% (w/w), and these two HPMC levels were selected for further drug-loaded film studies. Besides, in the drug-loaded film printing studies, three different drug levels were tested. With the optimum concentration, films were flexible and homogeneous, disintegrated in 1 to 2.5 min, and released the drug in 2–3 min. Drug nanocrystals remained in the nano size range in the polymer films, particle sizes being in all film formulations from 300 to 500 nm. When the 3D-printed polymer films were compared to traditional film-casted polymer films, the physicochemical behavior and pharmaceutical performance of the films were very similar. As a conclusion, 3D printing of drug nanocrystals in oral polymeric film formulations is a very promising option for the production of immediate-release improved- solubility formulations....
Nanotechnology mediated drug transport presents a promising approach for targeted drug delivery owing to its capability of better stability and sustained drug release. Compared with different drug delivery techniques, nanoparticles have distinct advantages in improving the transport of drugs across the nasal mucosa. In the present work galantamine, an acetycholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s selected as model drug for nasal permeation study. Galantamine loaded chitosan and thiolated chitosan nanoparticles were formulated by ionic gelation method and characterized. Ex-vivo permeation of nanoparticles across nasal epithelium was evaluated by Franz diffusion cell. The polymeric mucoadhesive nanoparticles found to have better permeation across the nasal mucosa as compared to the drug solution....
The aim of this study was to prepare amoxicillin tri-hydrate (AMXT) granules in the form of single dose (125mg) sachet for pediatric use. A 33 full factorial design to select the best disintigrant, diluent and lubricant, followed by a 23 factorial design for the selection of the optimum excipient concentration as well as the most appropriate techniques for the preparation of drug granules were performed. Finally a complexation study using ßCD (β-cyclodextrin) or HPßCD (Hydroxy propyl β-cyclodextrin) was done. The best formulae obtained from the factorial design, based on the flow ability properties (Angle repose), saturated solubility study and release after 5 minutes from the prepared granules were further investigated after complexation with CD (cyclodextrins). Results showed that optimized amoxicillin tri-hydrate 125 mg sachet in the formation with the composition: 44%Avicel PH101, 1%Mg.Staerate, 5%Ac.Di.Sol and 1:3 AMXT: HPßCD complexation using freeze drying showed an increased solubility and stability of amoxicillin tri-hydrate and thus can be used as a single dose sachet dosage form replacing the currently available drug suspension for pediatric use....
The vagina remains to be an unexplored route of drug delivery. As a site of drug delivery it offers certain unique features which made vagina an excellent route of drug delivery for both local and systemic effect. Gels are semi-solid systems form a three-dimensional, polymeric matrix in which a high degree of physical/chemical reticulation has been comprised. Gels can present several advantages over other vaginal drug delivery systems such as higher bioavailability, safety, versatility, and economical savings. They are mainly used for topical delivery of contraceptives, anti bacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, antiviral, labor-inducing and spermicidal agents, prostaglandins, steroids and also used as an “empty” gel for moisturizing of dry vaginal mucosa. vaginal gels possess a higher biocompatibility and bioadhesivity and can be rapidly eliminated through normal catabolic pathways which decreases the risk for irritative or allergic host reaction at the application site. Mucoadhesive polymer is being used to improve performance of gel and it will be retained at the site and release the drug in a controlled and prolonged manner, so that the drug can be continuously supplied to the absorption sites and reduces dosing frequency. Here, discussed and summarized use and research being done on gel as vaginal drug delivery....
Tablet is the most popular dosage form among from all existing dosage form. but in some instances due to the large size of dosage forms, and in case of uncooperative, pediatric and dysphasia patients, it may create some problems, to overcome this problems, a new form of dosage form is developed, which is known as first dissolving tablet or mouth dissolving tablet. These tablets are the advanced dosage form which is dissolve with in few seconds after placing on the tongue. Fast dissolving tablets have gained considerable attention as a preferred alternative to conventional tablets and capsules due to better patient compliance. Today Melt in Mouth Tablets (MMT) are a proven & accepted technology for the systemic delivery of active pharmaceuticals ingredients....
The objective of this study was to prepare and evaluate a novel gelatinized tableting excipient using a mixture of banana starch and Starch 1500. Recently Banana starch has been studied as a direct compression adjuvants for oral tablet dosage forms. Direct compression Paracetamol tablets prepared using Partially pregelatinized banana starch and starch 1500 met the requirements of uniformity of weight, assay, friability, hardness, disintegration time (DT) and in vitro drug release. Novel Pregelatinized banana starch showed adequate binding and disintegrating characteristics. We were made D.C. Paracetamol tablet matrix containing modified banana starch-starch 1500 mixtures and studied their possible erosion-diffusion mechanism and release rate in dissolution tests which was found to be similar to that of the Starch 1500 matrix. In conclusion, the spray-dried granules prepared with Novel banana starch and Starch 1500 showed excellent flow properties and were suitable for tableting....
Children with Kawasaki disease are prescribed acetylsalicylic acid powder as an antipyretic analgesic and antiplatelet agent; however, some of it remains in the mouth, leading to a bitter or sour taste. To address this issue, an in-hospital mini-tablet formulation of acetylsalicylic acid was developed. In order to use the mini-tablets safely and effectively, dissolution tests alone are not sufficient. Therefore, an open-label crossover study on six healthy participants was conducted to evaluate comparative pharmacokinetic parameters. The pharmacokinetic parameters of salicylic acid were Cmax: 4.80 ± 0.79 mg/L (powder; P), 5.03 ± 0.97 mg/L (mini-tablet; MT), AUC0–12: 18.0 ± 3.03 mg-h/L (P), 18.9 ± 4.59 mg-h/L (MT), those of acetylsalicylic acid Cmax: 0.50 ± 0.20 mg/L (P), 0.41 ± 0.24 mg/L (MT), AUC0–12: 0.71 ± 0.27 mg-h/L (P), 0.61 ± 0.36 mg-h/L (MT), with no significant differences between the mini-tablet and powder formulations. Although pharmacokinetic results obtained from adults cannot be directly applied to children, the results of this study are important for predicting pharmacokinetics. Furthermore, a formulation that can improve medication adherence in children who have difficulty taking acetylsalicylic acid powder, thus contributing to pediatric drug therapy....
An extended-release tablet of tacrolimus as once-daily dosing was fabricated using 3D printing technology. It was developed by combining two 3D-printing methods in parallel. Indeed, an optimized mixture of PVA, sorbitol, and magnesium stearate as a shell compartment was printed through a hot-melt extrusion (HME) nozzle while an HPMC gel mixture of the drug in the core compartment was printed by a pressure-assisted micro-syringe (PAM). A 3D-printed tablet with an infill of 90% was selected as an optimized formula upon the desired dissolution profile, releasing 86% of the drug at 12 h, similar to the commercial one. The weight variation, friability, hardness, assay, and content uniformity determination met USP requirements. A microbial evaluation showed that the 3D-printed tablet does not support microbial growth. SEM analysis showed smooth surfaces with multiple deposited layers. No peak interference appeared based on FTIR analysis. No decomposition of the polymer and drug was observed in the printing temperature, and no change in tacrolimus crystallinity was detected based on TGA and DSC analyses, respectively. The novel, sTable 3D-printed tablet, fabricated using controllable additive manufacturing, can quickly provide tailored dosing with specific kinetic release for personalized medicine at the point-of-care....
The quest for biocompatible drug-delivery devices that could be able to open new administration routes is at the frontier of biomedical research. In this contribution, porous polysaccharidebased microsponges based on crosslinked alginate polymers were developed and characterized by optical spectroscopy and nanoscopic microscopy techniques. We show that macropores with a size distribution ranging from 50 to 120 nm enabled efficient loading and delivery of a therapeutic peptide (CIGB814), presently under a phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Alginate microsponges showed 80% loading capacity and sustained peptide release over a few hours through a diffusional mechanism favored by partial erosion of the polymer scaffold. The edible and biocompatible nature of alginate polymers open promising perspectives for developing a new generation of polysaccharide-based carriers for the controlled delivery of peptide drugs, exploiting alternative routes with respect to intravenous administration....
Alginate-based composite sponges were developed as carriers to prolong the gastric\nretention time and controlled release of curcumin-loaded self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems\n(Cur-SMEDDS). Liquid Cur-SMEDDS was incorporated into a solution made up of a mixture of\npolymers and converted into a solid form by freeze-drying. The ratio of alginate as the main polymer,\nadsorbent (colloidal silicon dioxide), and additional polymersââ?¬â?sodium carboxymethyl cellulose\n(SCMC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)ââ?¬â?was varied systematically to adjust the drug\nloading and entrapment efficiency, sponge buoyancy, and the release profile of Cur-SMEDDS. The\noptimum composite sponge was fabricated from a 4% alginate and 2% HPMC mixed solution.\nIt immediately floated on simulated gastric fluid (SGF, pH 1.2) and remained buoyant over an 8 h\nperiod. The formulation exhibited an emulsion droplet size of approximately 30 nm and provided\nsustained release of Cur-SMEDDS in SGF, reaching 71% within 8 h compared with only 10% release\nfrom curcumin powder. This study demonstrates the potential of alginate-based composite sponges\ncombined with self-microemulsifying formulations for gastroretention applications involving poorly\nsoluble compounds....
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