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171 articles for “Drug release study”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Drug delivery Application of Poly (Safranine) based triblock copolymer
Abstract: Synthesis, characterization and humidity sensor application of poly(safranin) (PSaf) was carried out under inert atmosphere. The monomer to initiator ratio [M0/I0] was maintained accurately at 100. In order to improve the molecular weight and processability it was block copolymerized with bio-compatible and bio-degradable ε-caprolactone (CL) and water-soluble tetrahydrofuran (THF) separately. Thus, the derived triblock copolymer was subjected to humidity sensor application and the results are viewed in broad approach and …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Sumatriptan Succinate Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablets: Formulation Design, Optimization and Evaluation
Abstract: The main aim of present investigation was to develop and study mucoadhesive buccal tablets of sumatriptan succinate using different bioadhesive polymer. Nine formulations were prepared by using direct compression method with varying concentration of polymer as HPMC (Metolose SR 90SH-15000), xanthan gum (XTGM) and sodium carboxy methyl cellulose (sodium CMC). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to identify drug excipient interaction. Micromeritic properties of lubricated blend, physical properties and chemical …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Buccal Mucoadhesive Bilayered Tablets of Enalapril Maleate
Abstract: The buccal mucoadhesive bilayered tablets of Enalapril Maleate were fabricated with objective of avoiding first pass metabolism and prolonging the duration of action. The tablets were prepared by wet granulation wherein, one layer comprised of drug and bio adhesive polymer, whereas second layer consisted of drug free backing layer of ethyl cellulose. Bioadhesive polymers like Carbopol 934P and one either of three HPMC K4M/ HPMC K15M/ HPMC K100M were employed …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Drug Delivery Systems and Innovations
Abstract: The aim of this study was to develop a controlled release system targeting antibiotic distribution to the stomach. The hydrogels were synthesized by utilizing chitosan, poly(acrylic acid) and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) polymers cross linked with glutaraldehyde and N,N′-methylene bisacrylamide. Interpenetrating polymeric network (IPN) hydrogels were compare by varying the concentration of crosslinking agent (glutaraldehyde). The amount of chitosan, poly(acrylic acid), poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) and N, N’-methylenebisacrylamide were kept constant in all formulations. …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Formulation and Characterization of Liquisolid Tablet of Skeletal Muscle Relaxants and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Abstract: Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxants and nimesulide is a Non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drug (NSAID). Baclofen is used in the treatment of muscle spasm, arthritis and spondylitis. NSAID’s are preferred to reduce the symptoms caused by muscle spasm i.e., severe pain and fever. Hence combination of drug is used to minimise the frequent use of the drug. The main objective of the present work was to enhance solubility and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Exploring Biomedical Innovations in the Formulation and Assessment of Medicated Hard Candy Lozenges Containing Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
Abstract: The objective of this study was to formulate and evaluate metoclopramide hydrochloride medicated lozenges for antiemetic action through buccal absorption by incorporating a polymer. All formulations were developed and assessed for in-vitro drug release, physical appearance, weight variation, thickness, hardness, moisture content, mouth-dissolving time, and drug content. The prepared lozenges exhibited uniformity in weight and thickness. The hardness of all formulations ranged between 7.3–15.50 kg/cm², falling within standard limits. The …
Published in International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 50–62 Read article
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Enhancement of Bioavailability of Clopidogrel Using Different Solubility Enhancement Techniques
Abstract: Bioavailability is the key determinant of a drug for its therapeutic effectiveness, which in turn depends upon the solubility of that drug in gastro intestinal fluid. Clopidogrel is a BCS class II drug. Drugs of this category have low solubility and high permeability, so their bioavailability is less. This can be overcome by doing pharmaceutic modifications on it. In the present study, three different modifications, namely, complexation, solvent deposition and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–39 Read article
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Formulation Development of Otic In Situ Gel containing Lomefloxacin Hydrochloride
Abstract: The present study was aimed at formulation development of a sustained release otic in situ gel of lomefloxacin hydrochloride for the treatment of chronic suppurative otitis media. Poloxamer 407 was used as the thermoreversible gelling agent. Poloxamer concentration in the range of 15–20% w/v was tried. Poloxamer 407 at 16% w/v gave satisfactory in situ gel forming formulations as it gelled near physiological temperature. Poloxamer 407 with various viscosity enhancing …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Formulation and Development of Gastroretentive Hydrogels of Glipizide
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to develop a pH sensitive gastroretentive drug delivery system for an antidiabetic drug glipizide, based on gas formation technique using 32-factorial design, in order to prolong the gastric residence time and increase the overall bioavailability of the dosage form, since the absorption is erratic in diabetic patients. The system consists of the drug, glycol chitosan (5% w/w) and aqueous PVA solution (10% w/w) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Microencapsulated Levofloxacin Gel
Abstract: To treat various buccal infectious diseases, a sustained release microencapsulated levofloxacin gel was formulated. Levofloxacin microspheres were being prepared following o/w emulsion solvent evaporation technique by varying concentrations of ethyl acetate, ethyl cellulose and tween 80. Depending on their flow properties almost all the microspheres were found to be excellent. The drug-excipient compatibility study carried out using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) resulted that the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Formulation Development and Evaluation of Sublingual Tablets of Enalapril Maleate Using Co-processed Superdisintegrants
Abstract: Enalapril Maleate is anti-hypertensive drug and its oral bioavailability is 40%. Sublingual tablets of Enalapril Maleate were prepared to improve its bioavailability, to avoid pre-systemic metabolism and hepatic first pass elimination. Tablets were prepared by wet granulation technique using two different superdisintegrants KYRON-T-314 and INDION-414 in the different ratio (1:1, 1:2 and 2:1) by co-processing and physical mixing. FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) and DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) spectroscopic studies …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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Mathematical Modeling of Concentration Flux in Thermosensitive Biopolymer-assisted Drug Delivery
Abstract: A mathematical model of drug concentration flux across thermosensitive biopolymer with degradable cross-link was developed to predict the effect of the physical configuration and chemical composition of thermosensitive biopolymer on the kinetics of MK2 inhibitor peptide drug release. The overall goal of this research was to efficiently model the 3D drug release kinetics of a controlled drug from a double-shell spherical nanoparticle. The newly developed model would be used to …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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In-Vitro Evaluation of Extended Release Atorvastatin Tablets by using Natural Gums
Abstract: The present research is the formulation of extended-release tablets Atorvastatin is used as a hypoglycemic agent; it is HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor. All the formulation were prepared with using different grades of xanthan gum, guar gum, sodium alginate, then all the formulations were subjected to pre-compression and post-compression parameters such as angle of repose, bulk density, tapped density, Carr’s index, Hausner's ratio, weight variation, thickness, hardness, friability and drug content. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 55–62 Read article
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A Different Perspective for Different Diseases: Microsponges
Abstract: The Pharma industry has demonstrated a lot of interest in micro particulate medication delivery technologies. They make it possible to improve medicine therapeutic effectiveness while lowering adverse effects. In this aspect, microsponges are a novel type of porous polymer microsphere that allows a broad range of active substances to be entrapped. The description of the system is required throughout the development, and one of the most significant tests is the …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–15 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
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Formulation And Evaluation of Domperidone Medicated Jelly Using Solvent Deposition Method For Solubility Enhancement
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study is to develop and characterize medicated jelly of Domperidone. Domperidone is associated with poor aqueous solubility and dissolution rate and thus exhibit a poor bioavailability. Solvent deposition is a promising method to improve the solubility of poor water soluble drugs.Methods: Solvent depositions were prepared for optimization and evaluated for percentage drug content, invitro dissolution, solubility analysis. Optimization of Domperidone solvent deposition was done using …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 40–53 Read article
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Controlled Drug Delivery of Furosemides Using Floating Tablet System
Abstract: The development of gastroretentive drug delivery systems (GRDDS) has gained interest, particularly for drugs like furosemide with narrow absorption windows in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Furosemide, a commonly used diuretic, faces challenges due to limited bioavailability and rapid elimination, requiring frequent dosing and affecting patient compliance. This review highlights the formulation and evaluation of floating furosemide tablets as an effective strategy to enhance therapeutic efficacy. Floating tablets allow prolonged …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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A Novel Liquid Crystal Drug Delivery for Transdermal Application
Abstract: The present study was aimed at the formulation of liquid crystals of acyclovir that will be incorporated into a transdermal patch. Liquid crystals serve as drug carrier and have a good penetration-enhancer property, due to the extensive similarity of these colloidal systems with the intercellular lipids in the stratum corneum. The liquid crystals were prepared using tween 80 as emulsifier, cetosteryl alcohol as emulsion stabilizer and double-distilled water. Liquid crystals …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Fast Dissolving Oral Thin Films: A Review
Abstract: Fast-dissolving oral thin films (FDOFs) represent a significant advancement in drug delivery technology, offering advantages over traditional solid dosage forms, especially for patients with swallowing difficulties. FDOFs dissolve rapidly in the mouth, releasing the active ingredient without the need for water or chewing. They have picked up ubiquity due to their comfort, taste veiling capabilities, and progressed persistent compliance. Ideal drugs for FDOFs should possess characteristics such as solubility, stability, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Formulation Development and Evaluation of Floating Tablets of Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to formulate and evaluate gastroretentive floating tablets of an antidepressant drug, Venlafaxine HCl. The matrix tablets of Venlafaxine hydrochloride were prepared by employing low viscosity grade hydrophilic polymer HPMC E15LV in combination with any one of the high viscosity grades of HPMC (K4M, K15M, and K100M) as swelling polymers. Sodium bicarbonate was employed as gas generating agent. The tablets were formulated using direct …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–15 Read article