A Matrix-Forming Polymer Combination as a Drug Delivery Platform for Controlled-Release Oral Dosage Forms

Author(s):  
Elsie Melsopp
2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Aleksovski ◽  
Chris Vervaet ◽  
Rok Dreu

Hot melt extrusion and prilling are gaining importance as solvent free and continuous techniques in the production of solid oral dosage forms with added value, by incorporating active compound in a molten carrier which is further solidified to form solid dispersion. This article reviews these two techniques in terms of understanding process basics, equipment characteristics, required properties of processed materials and application of the processes for development of solid oral dosage forms. Studies revealed that both hot-melt extrusion and prilling are regarded as simple, robust and continuous methods for processing different types of materials and production of solid dosage forms based on solid matrices. However, understanding of their concepts and requirements together with careful material selection is crucial for stable material processing and obtaining stable products of high-quality. Hot-melt extrusion proved to be a suitable method for production of modified release dosage forms, taste masked dosage forms and dosage forms offering improved drug dissolution rate and solubility. Prilling till now has been successfully applied just in the production of multiple unit drug delivery systems for immediate and sustained drug delivery. Further studies on product development and process understanding are required for full implementation of prilling in the pharmaceutical field.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 303-317
Author(s):  
SANTOSH KUMAR RADA ◽  
Annu Kumari

Drug delivery by the oral route is the most prescribable and acceptable route in terms of patient’s compliance. Improvement of patient’s compliance has always a challenge towards the development of oral drug delivery system. In the market different types of oral dosage forms are available in which tablets, capsules, syrups, suspensions are preferred ones. Oral solid drug delivery faces drawback in case of swallowing especially with paediatrics and geriatric psychotic patients. Therefore scientists attracted towards fast mouth dissolving drug delivery systems to encounter existing problems with unique property of palatability and rapid disintegration. The concept of fast dissolving tablet came into existence in late 1970 and further improvements are still going on in connection with its preparation and methodology. Fast dissolving tablets have faster disintegration and dissolution rate and releases within 30 seconds as they come in contact with saliva. These systems also obviate the requirement of carry water during drug administration. This facilitate drug delivery to the patients of dysphasic, psychic, paediatrics, geriatric and bed-ridden, unconscious population. As fast dissolving tablets falls under desired expectation of safer, convenient and economical solid dosage forms, several techniques have been developed to improve disintegration quality in the recent past years. This article mainly focuses on formulation and evaluation technologies with recent advancement made so far in the field of fast dissolving tablets. Keywords: Fast disintegration; Dysphasia; Mouth dissolving; Self-medication.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4-S) ◽  
pp. 195-211
Author(s):  
Atul Pund ◽  
Atishkumar Mundada ◽  
Manoj Magar ◽  
Abhijeet Kadam

Background: Conventional oral dosage forms have limited bioavailability and frequent dosing of the drug is needed to maintain the effective therapeutic concentration in the body. This results in poor patient compliance and fluctuations in the plasma drug levels, especially in the chronic diseases and disorders. Objective: To overcome such problems and to enhance the efficiency and bioavailability of the drug, modified drug delivery systems such as extended release delivery systems (controlled release; sustained release) and delayed release delivery systems are developed which can prolong the release and hence action of the drug in the body. Methods: Through this review, we throw the light on recent patents and patent applications on modified release systems pertaining to oral dosage forms.  The various free patent search databases were used to collect and analyze the information on modified release delivery systems. Results: Modified release systems such as extended release and delayed release delivery systems have been found to be of great significance due to their advantages over immediate release dosage forms. These systems are formulated using various approaches, different types of release controlling polymers such as natural, semisynthetic and synthetic polymers and found to avoid the limitations of conventional oral dosage forms. Conclusion: Modified drug release systems have potential especially, in case of the chronic diseases, mental health disorders and lifestyle diseases and disorders. These systems have unique commercial advantages which will sustain the interest of both the researchers and the pharmaceutical companies. Keywords: Modified release systems, extended release systems, controlled release systems, sustained release systems, delayed release systems, oral dosage forms, multilayer dosage form, multilayered tablets


2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 615-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalja Genina ◽  
Daniela Fors ◽  
Hossein Vakili ◽  
Petri Ihalainen ◽  
Leena Pohjala ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suresh Gupta ◽  
Tegginamath Pramod Kumar ◽  
Devegowda Vishakante Gowda

: The traditional oral dosage forms (tablets, capsules, syrups, and elixirs) suffer from various disadvantages. They are pretty challenging to administer to patients with dysphagia, mucositis, and vomiting tendency. Therefore, gaining patient compliance using conventional dosage forms is highly cumbersome. One of the most transformative and innovative approaches to overcome such challenges is Orodispersible Films, a Novel Drug Delivery System. They are easy to consume, no need to chew or swallow and they do not even require water for consumption. Therefore, several drugs have been converted into orodispersible films to gain patient compliance. With the advent of these film formulations, new innovations are erupting and accordingly, companies in India are actively protecting them by filing ordinary patent applications in India and internationally under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Patenting in India poses unique patentability challenges when compared with rest of the world. Nonetheless, meeting all the challenges and obtaining a valid patent not only help in recouping the cost involved in developing new drugs and its novel drug delivery systems but also helps in taking legal action against alleged infringers. This review article identifies key active Indian players in the domain of ODF based on their patent filings in India (and abroad) and also identifies the challenges they face to obtain a grant.


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