scholarly journals Impact of Matrix Surface Area on Griseofulvin Release from Extrudates Prepared via Nanoextrusion

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1036
Author(s):  
Meng Li ◽  
Casey Furey ◽  
Jeffrey Skros ◽  
Olivia Xu ◽  
Mahbubur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Immediate Release ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Amorphous Solid Dispersion ◽  
Matrix Surface ◽  
The Impact

We aimed to examine the impact of milling of extrudates prepared via nanoextrusion and the resulting matrix surface area of the particles on griseofulvin (GF, a model poorly soluble drug) release during in vitro dissolution. Wet-milled GF nanosuspensions containing a polymer (Sol: Soluplus®, Kol: Kolliphor® P407, or HPC: Hydroxypropyl cellulose) and sodium dodecyl sulfate were mixed with additional polymer and dried in an extruder. The extrudates with 2% and 10% GF loading were milled–sieved into three size fractions. XRPD–SEM results show that nanoextrusion produced GF nanocomposites with Kol/HPC and an amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) with Sol. For 8.9 mg GF dose (non-supersaturating condition), the dissolution rate parameter was higher for extrudates with higher external specific surface area and those with 10% drug loading. It exhibited a monotonic increase with surface area of the ASD, whereas its increase tended to saturate above ~30 × 10−3 m2/cm3 for the nanocomposites. In general, the nanocomposites released GF faster than the ASD due to greater wettability and faster erosion imparted by Kol/HPC than by Sol. For 100 mg GF dose, the ASD outperformed the nanocomposites due to supersaturation and only 10% GF ASD with 190 × 10−3 m2/cm3 surface area achieved immediate release (80% release within 30 min). Hence, this study suggests that ASD extrudates entail fine milling yielding > ~200 × 10−3 m2/cm3 for rapid drug release, whereas only a coarse milling yielding ~30 × 10−3 m2/cm3 may enable nanocomposites to release low-dose drugs rapidly.

scholarly journals Crushed Tablets: Does the Administration of Food Vehicles and Thickened Fluids to Aid Medication Swallowing Alter Drug Release?

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yady Juliana Manrique-Torres ◽  
Danielle J Lee ◽  
Faiza Islam ◽  
Lisa M Nissen ◽  
Julie A.Y. Cichero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Orange Juice ◽  
Immediate Release ◽  
Drug Dissolution ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Simulated Gastric Fluid ◽  
Drug Bioavailability ◽  
Thickening Agents

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.

scholarly journals Fexofenadine HCl Immediate Release Tablets: In vitro Characterization and Evaluation of Excipients

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Shahriar Ahmed ◽  
Mehrina Nazmi ◽  
Ikramul Hasan ◽  
Sabiha Sultana ◽  
Shimul Haldar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Immediate Release ◽  
Pharmaceutical Journal ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
Sodium Starch Glycolate ◽  
In Vitro Characterization ◽  
Weight Variation ◽  
Fexofenadine Hcl

Fexofenadine HCl immediate release tablets were designed to increase the dissolution rate by using superdisintegrants. Different formulations of Fexofenadine HCl were prepared by direct compression method. These formulations were evaluated for hardness, thickness, friability, weight variation, disintegration time, and in vitro dissolution study. The drug release from the formulations were studied according to USP specification (USP paddle method at 50 rpm for 60 minutes) maintaining the temperature to 37°C. Sodium starch glycolate, cross carmellose sodium, crospovidone (kollidon CL), ludiflash and xanthan gum were used in 3%, 6% and 8% concentrations as superdisintegrants. Thus, the ratio of superdisintegrants was changed whereas all the other excipients as well as the active drug (Fexofenadine HCl) remained same in every formulation. Here, 0.001N HCl was used as dissolution medium according to USP and absorbances were determined by using UV spectrophotometer at 217 nm. The F-3 and F-6 formulation prepared by 8% of Sodium starch glycolate and 8% of Cross carmellose sodium showed 99.99% drug release within 30 minutes and 45 minutes, respectively. The disintegration times of F-3 and F-6 formulation were within 9 seconds. The interactions between drug and excipients were characterized by FTIR spectroscopic study. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v16i1.14483 Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 16(1): 1-9, 2013

DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GASTRO RETENTIVE MUCOADHESIVE MICROBEADS CONTAINING SIMVASTATIN WITH DIFFERENT CROSS LINKING AGENTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 118-126
Author(s):  
VENKATA RAMANA REDDY K. ◽  
NAGABHUSHANAM M. V. ◽  
PAMULA REDDY B. ◽  
RAVINDAR NAIK E.
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Aluminium Chloride ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Stability Studies ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Curing Agents

Objective: The aim of the present work was to prepare and examine drug release of the oral controlled release microbeads using different curing agents by emulsification internal ionic gelation technique. Methods: Cross-linked alginate microbeads were prepared with different cross linking agents by using mucoadhesive properties. The formation and compatibility of microbeads were confirmed by compatibility studies. Prepared microbeads evaluated for encapsulated efficiency, micromeritic properties, drug loading, in vitro wash off studies, in vitro dissolution studies, drug release kinetics and stability studies Results: The in vitro drug release was influenced by both type of curing agents and type of polymers and no significant changes in characterization parameters was observed after 3 mo stability studies. The sustained release profile of optimized batch was found to be 99.66±0.18% in comparison to pure drug profile of 28.64±0.02% at 12 h release study. Results of both wash-off and in vitro studies suggests that batch (SF2) prepared with aluminium chloride has shown better mucoadhesive property. Drug release of optimized batch follows zero order with non fickian mechanism according to Korsmeyer-Peppas equation. Conclusion: The data suggest the use of simvastatin mucoadhesive cross linked microbeads to offer the potential for oral controlled drug delivery with improved gastric retention and capable to provide sustained drug release by using cross linking agents.

scholarly journals SOLUBILITY ENHANCEMENT OF GLIBENCLAMIDE USING MESOPOROUS SILICA

2019 ◽  
pp. 302-314
Author(s):  
Swati Mittal ◽  
AKSHAY SONAWANE ◽  
MANGESH KHUNE
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Immediate Release ◽  
Formulation Development ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
Drug Precipitation ◽  
Poorly Soluble

Glibenclamide is a BCS Class II drug and poses a major problem during formulation development. In the present study, adsorption onto various carriers was used to enhance the solubility of glibenclamide. It was observed that solubility of glibenclamide was greatly enhanced by adsorbing onto mesoporous silica. The increase in solubility of poorly soluble drugs is often associated with the generation of supersaturation, which results in the risk of drug precipitation. HPMC E5 was used as precipitation inhibitor to maintain sink condition for a longer duration. A 32 full factorial design was adopted to optimize the ratio of glibenclamide (X1) and mesoporous silica as a carrier (X2) and the effect of different ratios was studied on percent yield, percent drug loading, and percent drug release. X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and Differential scanning calorimetry studies were performed to investigate any possible interaction in between glibenclamide and mesoporous silica. An optimum batch of drug adsorbate was used to prepare immediate-release tablets. The tablets prepared were evaluated for thickness, uniformity of weight, hardness, friability, in-vitro disintegration time, and in vitro drug release study.

scholarly journals Microspheres prepared with biodegradable PHBV and PLA polymers as prolonged-release system for ibuprofen: in vitro drug release and in vivo evaluation

2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 773-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovana Carolina Bazzo ◽  
Aline Teixeira de Macedo ◽  
Janine Paula Crenca ◽  
Virgínia Emiliana Silva ◽  
Eduardo Manoel Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Maximum Level ◽  
Immediate Release ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Prolonged Release ◽  
In Vivo Evaluation ◽  
Evaporation Technique

In this study, poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and poly(l-lactide) (PLA) microspheres containing ibuprofen were prepared with the aim of prolonging the drug release. The oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion solvent evaporation technique was used, varying the polymer ratio. All formulations provided spherical particles with drug crystals on the surface and a porous and rough polymeric matrix when PHBV was used and smooth external surface when prepared with PLA. The in vitro dissolution profiles show that the formulation containing PHBV/PLA at the proportion of 30/70 presented the best results in terms of prolonging the ibuprofen release. The analysis of the concentration of ibuprofen in the blood of rats showed that maximum levels were achieved at between one and two hours after administration of the immediate-release form (pure drug), while the prolonged microspheres led to a small amount of the drug being released within the first two hours and reached the maximum level after six hours of administration. It was concluded that it is possible to prolong the release of ibuprofen through its incorporation into PHBV/PLA microspheres.

scholarly journals Porous Nanostructure, Lipid Composition, and Degree of Drug Supersaturation Modulate In Vitro Fenofibrate Solubilization in Silica-Lipid Hybrids

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 687
Author(s):  
Ruba Almasri ◽  
Paul Joyce ◽  
Hayley B. Schultz ◽  
Nicky Thomas ◽  
Kristen E. Bremmell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Oral Delivery ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Medium Chain Triglyceride ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Drug Load ◽  
The Impact

The unique nanostructured matrix obtained by silica-lipid hybrids (SLHs) is well known to improve the dissolution, absorption, and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs (PWSDs). The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of: (i) drug load: 3–22.7% w/w, (ii) lipid type: medium-chain triglyceride (Captex 300) and mono and diester of caprylic acid (Capmul PG8), and (iii) silica nanostructure: spray dried fumed silica (FS) and mesoporous silica (MPS), on the in vitro dissolution, solubilization, and solid-state stability of the model drug fenofibrate (FEN). Greater FEN crystallinity was detected at higher drug loads and within the MPS formulations. Furthermore, an increased rate and extent of dissolution was achieved by FS formulations when compared to crystalline FEN (5–10-fold), a commercial product; APO-fenofibrate (2.4–4-fold) and corresponding MPS formulations (2–4-fold). Precipitation of FEN during in vitro lipolysis restricted data interpretation, however a synergistic effect between MPS and Captex 300 in enhancing FEN aqueous solubilization was attained. It was concluded that a balance between in vitro performance and drug loading is key, and the optimum drug load was determined to be between 7–16% w/w, which corresponds to (200–400% equilibrium solubility in lipid Seq). This study provides valuable insight into the impact of key characteristics of SLHs, in constructing optimized solid-state lipid-based formulations for the oral delivery of PWSDs.

scholarly journals FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT OF IMMEDIATE RELEASE PELLETS OF TADALAFIL: SOLIDIFICATION APPROACH FOR NANOSUSPENSION

2019 ◽  
pp. 124-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHOBHA UBGADE ◽  
VAISHALI KILOR ◽  
VIDYA BAHEKAR ◽  
ABHAY ITTADWAR
Keyword(s):  
Dissolution Rate ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Immediate Release ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Formulation Development ◽  
Saturation Solubility ◽  
Improved Stability ◽  
Poorly Soluble ◽  
Poorly Soluble Drug

Objective: Nanosuspension is known to enhance the saturation solubility and dissolution velocity of poorly soluble drugs owing to the increased surface area of nanosized particles. Stability of these solubility enhancing systems can be improved by converting them into solidified forms. To simultaneously achieve enhanced dissolution and improved stability, an attempt has been made to increase the dissolution rate of poorly soluble drug tadalafil by formulating immediate release pellets of its nanosuspension. Methods: Tadalafil nanosuspensions were prepared using high shear homogenization technique and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) E 15, sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) as stabilizers. Prepared nanosuspensions were subjected to the characterization of particle size distribution, zeta potential, drug loading and saturation solubility. Optimized nanosuspension was solidified by preparing immediate release pellets: for improved stability, where tadalafil nanosuspension was used as a binder. Pellets were prepared by extrusion-spheronization technique using κ-carrageenan as a pelletizing aid. Results: Prepared immediate release pellets disintegrated within 03 min. In vitro dissolution studies showed 85% drug release within 45 min in pH 1.2 buffer from immediate release pellets containing tadalafil nanosuspension. Conclusion: It can be concluded that formulation of nanosuspension of poorly soluble drug and its use as a binder for the preparation of immediate release pellets markedly improved the dissolution rate.

Physical characterization and In Vitro evaluation of dissolution rate from Cefpodoxime proxetil loaded Self solidifying Solid SNEDDS

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj Kumar Sharma ◽  
Vikesh Kumar Shukla ◽  
Anoop Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Dissolution Rate ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Amorphous State ◽  
Tween 80 ◽  
Drug Dissolution ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Cefpodoxime Proxetil ◽  
Tract Infections

Background: Cefpodoxime proxetil (CPD) is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin indicated in respiratory and urinary tract infections. CPD is a BCS class IV drug with pH-dependent solubility and has poor bioavailability. This study investigated the challenges of developing ternary components based on solid SNEDDS of CPD for in vitro dissolution rate enhancement and self-solidifying behaviour. Method: Tween 80, Transcutol and PEG6000 were employed as surfactant, solvent & solidifying a base of ternary components to develop self-solidifying solid SNEDDS, respectively. Ternary phase diagrams were used to characterize solidifying behaviour of ternary components in different proportions. S-SNEDDS formulations were drawn on the solidification areas available in the phase diagram and characterized for IR, XRD, DSC and in-vitro drug release in various pH media. Results : Ternary components for the preparation of self solidifying solid SNEDDS were selected based on drug solubility. FTIR and DSC characterization studies ruled out any drug interaction between CPD and components chosen to prepare S-SNEDDS. CPD was transformed from a crystalline into an amorphous state in ternary dispersions as revealed from XRD data. Optimized formulation (S-S 1) demonstrated more than 95% of drug release irrespective of the pH environments of the medium. Calculation of dissolution efficiency and similarity factors indicate that S SNEDDS resulted in a higher drug dissolution rate over binary dispersion (p<0.01). The stability studies showed that the S SNEDDS were stable in performances and CPD assay. Conclusion: Present investigation provides an alternative approach for enhancing the CPD dissolution rate using self-solidifying solid SNEDDS exhibited solidification behaviour at ambient temperature conditions and drug loading. Which could be exploited over conventional dosage form.

scholarly journals Solubility enhancement of glimperide: Development of solid dispersion by solvent melt method, characterization and dosage form development

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suchitra Kaushik ◽  
Kamla Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Solid Dispersion ◽  
Dosage Form ◽  
Solid Dispersions ◽  
Immediate Release ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Dissolution Profile ◽  
Accelerated Stability ◽  
Form Development

The aim of the present work was to develop immediate release dosage form of the solid dispersion of glimperide (GLIM) for potential enhancement in the bioavailability. The solid dispersions of GLIM were prepared with PEG6000, PVP K30 and Poloxamer 188, in 1:1, 1:3 and 1:5 %w/w ratio by using solvent wetting and solvent melt method. The in vitro dissolution parameters (%DE10min, %DE30min, %DE60min, T50% and DP30) were used to select the optimized solid dispersion that was characterized by IR, PXRD, DSC and SEM. The optimized solid dispersion of GLIM (GSDSM3) was used as drug component for immediate release (IR) tablets that were evaluated for physical and pharmacopoeial parameters. The in vitro drug release studies identified G4 as the optimized tablet with a cumulative drug release (CDR) of 99.34% in 30 min in phosphate buffer, pH 7.4. The CDR was higher than the marketed tablet (91.15%, Amaryl®, Sanofiaventis), However, the f1 and f2 were 10.6 and 52 respectively, which confirmed similarity of the dissolution profile(s). Accelerated stability studies confirmed stability up to 6 months at 40°C/75% condition in the HDPE bottle pack.

STUDY TO UNDERSTAND FACTORS GOVERNING DISSOLUTION OF PARACETAMOL TABLETS USING DESIGN EXPERT® SOFTWARE

INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (08) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
V Nalawade ◽  
◽  
O Miranda ◽  
A Kushare ◽  
A. Mhadgut
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Dissolution Testing ◽  
Formulation Development ◽  
Pharmaceutical Dosage Form ◽  
Design Expert ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quality Control Test

In vitro testing is of paramount importance both in formulation development and in optimization of any pharmaceutical dosage form. Dissolution testing is a quality control test used to check batch to batch variability The main objective of this study was to determine the impact of various parameters like volume of the buffer used, the rotational speed of the paddle and temperature over the percentage drug release in a particular time frame. The collected data was analyzed using Design Of Experiments (DOE) software in order to optimize the dissolution parameters for the marketed paracetamol tablet formulation. A marketed batch of paracetamol tablets was used for the present study. The obtained results showed that the standard percent cumulative drug release was maintained even when the dissolution parameters were refashioned and thus provided a substantial waiver of exploitative use of water resources for the in vitro dissolution testing for paracetamol tablets making it a greener method.

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