Volume 8, Issue 1 (2023)
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A Review on RBC-Hitchhiking as a Novel Drug Delivery System
Abstract: Red Blood Cells (RBCs) are the human body's most abundant cells. Transferring oxygen to cells and body tissues is their main function. Owing to their unique biological properties, they are very useful for drug delivery. Due to their biocompatibility and known protection in transfusions, RBCs are especially attractive carriers. RBCs are biodegradable, possess very long circulation half-lives. The vast majority of drugs fail because they disperse across the body, landing …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Over the Counter Drugs Use by Libyan Women before and during Pregnancy
Abstract: Information on the safety of drugs is particularly important during pregnancy because pregnant women may have chronic diseases requiring medical intervention, for example, epilepsy, diabetic mellitus, or asthma. Alternatively, they develop pregnancy-induced problems such as hypertension or diabetes. For both situations, drug use in pregnancy is necessary. To avoid all drugs in pregnancy is unreasonable and may be dangerous. The main aim of this study was to measure the frequency …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Patents on Gastroretentive Drug Delivery System: An Overview
Abstract: Background: Conventional oral dosage forms have poor bioavailability and recurrent dosing of the drug is needed to maintain the effective therapeutic concentration in the body. It may lead to poor patient compliance and fluctuations in the plasma level of drug especially in the chronic diseases and disorders. Origin: In outlook of this, to enhance the efficiency and bioavailability of the drug, gastroretentive drug delivery system is developed which can prolong …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Shellac: A Natural Polymer in Pharmaceutical Preparations: A Review
Abstract: Among the natural occurring resins, shellac has gained its specific importance in the pharmaceutical preparations. The resinous secretion of the tiny lac insect (Laccifer lacca- parasitic on certain trees in Asia, particularly India and Thailand) is termed as Lac. Lac is the only known natural resin obtained from animal origin. Shellac has the unique properties like non-toxicity, environment friendly, and has good film-forming ability, fast drying and curing speed, unique …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Preparation and Evaluation of Mucoadhesive Bilayered Buccal Patch using HPMC and Gelatin
Abstract: The buccal drug delivery system has gained more popularity than other drug delivery systems owing to its ease and safe administration. The high permeability of the buccal mucosa allows the drug to reach the systemic circulation and gives rapid onset of action. The buccal route also helps to avoid drug degradation from first-pass hepatic metabolism and improves drug bioavailability. The present study is designed to develop and evaluate the mucoadhesive …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–13 Read article