scholarly journals Advances in drug release investigations: Trends and developments for dissolution test media

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 155-169
Author(s):  
Melinda Kakuk ◽  
Dóra Farkas ◽  
István Antal ◽  
Nikolett Kállai-Szabó

Dissolution research started more than a century ago in the field of physical chemistry and went through several significant developments since. Yet, the explicit attention in drug-related dissolution has only started growing in the 1950s, after the researchers realized that drug release from orally administered solid pharmaceutical formulations significantly influences the bioavailability. Researches show that solubility and permeability of the drugs are key factors in the correlation between the in vitro examination and the in vivo determinations (IVIVC). This review aims to summarize the most relevant developments in chronological order, ranging from simple disintegration studies to biorelevant methods. Biorelevant methods can be used to recognize the effects of food on dissolution, as well as to identify solubility limitations and stability issues. The development of a biologically relevant dissolution method for oral dosage forms needs to take the physiological conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract into account that may influence the drug dissolution. This review presents the simplest dissolution media, the composition of biorelevant media simulating gastrointestinal fluids, and the latest updates of the field.

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana M.F. Sammour ◽  
Bappaditya Chatterjee ◽  
Muhammad Taher ◽  
Mohammed S.M. Saleh ◽  
Aliasgar Shahiwala

Background: Improved bioavailability of Aceclofenac (ACE) may be achieved through proniosomes, which is considered as one of the most effective drug delivery systems and is expected to represent a valuable approach for the development of a better oral dosage form as compared to the existing product. However, the carrier in this system plays a vital role to control the drug release and modulate drug dissolution. Accordingly, a comparative study between different carriers can give clear ideas on the selection of carriers to prepare ACE proniosomes. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the role of maltodextrin, glucose, and mannitol as carriers on in vitro and in vivo performance of Aceclofenac (ACE) proniosomes. Methods: Three formulations of proniosomes were prepared by the slurry method using the 100 mg ACE, 500 mg Span 60, 250 mg Cholesterol with 1300mg of different carriers, i.e., Glucose (FN1), Maltodextrin (FN2), and Mannitol (FN3). In vitro, drug release studies were conducted by the USP paddle method, while in vivo studies were performed in albino rats. Pure ACE was used as a reference in all the tests. Lastly, the results were analyzed using the High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method, and data were evaluated using further kinetic and statistical tools. Results: No significant differences (p > 0.05) in entrapment efficiency (%EE) of FN1, FN2, and FN3 (82 ± 0.5%, 84 ± 0.66%, and 84 ± 0.34% respectively) were observed and formulations were used as such for further in vitro and in vivo evaluations. During in vitro drug release studies, the dissolved drug was found to be 42% for the pure drug, while 70%, 17% 30% for FN1, FN2, and FN3 respectively at 15 min. After 24 hrs, the pure drug showed a maximum of 50 % release while 94%, 80%, 79% drug release were observed after 24 hr for FN1, FN2, and FN3, respectively. The in vivo study conducted using albino rats showed a higher Cmax and AUC of FN1 and FN2 in comparison with the pure ACE. Moreover, the relative oral bioavailability of proniosomes with maltodextrin and glucose as carriers compared to the pure drug was 183% and 112% respectively. Mannitol based formulation exhibited low bioavailability (53.7%) may be attributed to its osmotic behavior. Conclusion: These findings confirm that a carrier plays a significant role in determining in vitro and in vivo performance of proniosomes and careful selection of carrier is an important aspect of proniosomes optimization.


1997 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Malinowski ◽  
Patrick Marroum ◽  
Venkata Ramana Uppoor ◽  
William Gillespie ◽  
Hae-Young Ahn ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 548-562
Author(s):  
Matthias Shona Roost ◽  
Henrike Potthast ◽  
Chantal Walther ◽  
Alfredo García-Arieta ◽  
Ivana Abalos ◽  
...  

This article describes an overview of waivers of in vivo bioequivalence studies for additional strengths in the context of the registration of modified release generic products and is a follow-up to the recent publication for the immediate release solid oral dosage forms. The current paper is based on a survey among the participating members of the Bioequivalence Working Group for Generics (BEWGG) of the International Pharmaceutical Regulators Program (IPRP) regarding this topic. Most jurisdictions consider the extrapolation of bioequivalence results obtained with one (most sensitive) strength of a product series as less straightforward for modified release products than for immediate release products. There is consensus that modified release products should demonstrate bioequivalence not only in the fasted state but also in the fed state, but differences exist regarding the necessity of additional multiple dose studies. Fundamental differences between jurisdictions are revealed regarding requirements on the quantitative composition of different strengths and the differentiation of single and multiple unit dosage forms. Differences in terms of in vitro dissolution requirements are obvious, though these are mostly related to possible additional comparative investigations rather than regarding the need for product-specific methods. As with the requirements for immediate release products, harmonization of the various regulations for modified release products is highly desirable to conduct the appropriate studies from a scientific point of view, thus ensuring therapeutic equivalence.


2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yady Juliana Manrique-Torres ◽  
Danielle J Lee ◽  
Faiza Islam ◽  
Lisa M Nissen ◽  
Julie A.Y. Cichero ◽  
...  

Purpose. To evaluate the influence of co-administered vehicles on in vitro dissolution in simulated gastric fluid of crushed immediate release tablets as an indicator for potential drug bioavailability compromise. Methods. Release and dissolution of crushed amlodipine, atenolol, carbamazepine and warfarin tablets were tested with six foods and drinks that are frequently used in the clinical setting as mixers for crushed medications (water, orange juice, honey, yoghurt, strawberry jam and water thickened with Easythick powder) in comparison to whole tablets. Five commercial thickening agents (Easythick Advanced, Janbak F, Karicare, Nutilis, Viscaid) at three thickness levels were tested for their effect on the dissolution of crushed atenolol tablets. Results. Atenolol dissolution was unaffected by mixing crushed tablets with thin fluids or food mixers in comparison to whole tablets or crushed tablets in water, but amlodipine was delayed by mixing with jam. Mixing crushed warfarin and carbamazepine tablets with honey, jam or yoghurt caused them to resemble the slow dissolution of whole tablets rather than the faster dissolution of crushed tablets in water or orange juice. Crushing and mixing any of the four medications with thickened water caused a significant delay in dissolution. When tested with atenolol, all types of thickening agents at the greatest thickness significantly restricted dissolution, and products that are primarily based on xanthan gum also delayed dissolution at the intermediate thickness level. Conclusions. Dissolution testing, while simplistic, is a widely used and accepted method for comparing drug release from different formulations as an indicator for in vivo bioavailability. Thickened fluids have the potential to retard drug dissolution when used at the thickest levels. These findings highlight potential clinical implications of the addition of these agents to medications for the purpose of dose delivery and indicate that further investigation of thickened fluids and their potential to influence therapeutic outcomes is warranted. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.


2018 ◽  
Vol 128 ◽  
pp. 282-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basel Arafat ◽  
Nidal Qinna ◽  
Milena Cieszynska ◽  
Robert T. Forbes ◽  
Mohamed A. Alhnan

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