scholarly journals The Effects of Lubricants on the Disintegration and Dissolution Profile of Metronidazole Tablets Formulated Using Sida acuta Gum as a Binder

2021 ◽  
pp. 350-362
Author(s):  
Sinodukoo Eziuzo Okafo ◽  
Avbunudiogba John Afokoghene ◽  
Christian Areruruoghene Alalor ◽  
Deborah Ufuoma Igbinake
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Magnesium Stearate ◽  
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate ◽  
Wet Granulation ◽  
Dissolution Profile ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Sida Acuta ◽  
Drug Content

Aims: This research was done to study the effects of types and concentrations of lubricants on the dissolution and disintegration profile of metronidazole tablets formulated using Sida acuta gum as a binder. Methodology: Sida acuta gum (SAG) was extracted from powdered dried leaves of Sida acuta. Metronidazole granules were produced by wet granulation technique using different concentrations (1 and 2%) of SAG as a binder and mixed with different concentrations (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5%) of magnesium stearate (MS) or sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) as a lubricant. The granules/lubricant -mix was compressed into tablets and evaluated for hardness, weight uniformity, drug content, disintegration time, friability and in vitro drug release. Results: The hardness for the tablets was from 4.08 to 7.97 Kgf. The friability was from 0.02±0.45 to 3.40±0.43%. Tablets from formulations A1-A3, B2, and B3 failed the friability test. Formulations prepared with 1% SAG were more friable than those formulated with 2% SAG. Disintegration time for formulations A1-A3 (1% SAG + MS) ranged from 19.07 to 63.5 min, while that of A4-A6 (2% SAG + MS) was from 39.06 to 81.48 min. Formulations B1-B3 (1% SAG + SLS) had disintegration time that ranged from 4.22 to 6.8 min while that of B4-B6 (2% SAG + SLS) was from 9.35 to 15.90 min. The % drug release at 60 min for formulations that contained SAG and MS was 76.60-104.28% and SAG and SLS was 99.89-101.35% Conclusion: Metronidazole tablets formulated using SLS as lubricant disintegrated faster than those formulated using magnesium stearate as lubricant. Percentage drug release from tablets containing SLS was slightly higher than those that contained magnesium stearate. Higher concentrations of the lubricants produced softer tablets.

Design and In vivo Evaluation of Palonosetron HCl Mouth Dissolving Films in the Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Vomiting

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 3929-3936
Author(s):  
Y. Srinivasa Rao ◽  
K. Adinarayana Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Patient Compliance ◽  
Onset Of Action ◽  
In Vivo Evaluation ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Surface Ph ◽  
Drug Content

Fast dissolving oral delivery systems are solid dosage forms, which disintegrate or dissolve within 1 minute in the mouth without drinking water or chewing. Mouth dissolving film (MDF) is a better alternate to oral disintegrating tablets due to its novelty, ease of use and the consequent patient compliance. The purpose of this work was to develop mouth dissolving oral films of palonosetron HCl, an antiemetic drug especially used in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. In the present work, the films were prepared by using solvent casting method with various polymers HPMC E3, E5 & E15 as a film base synthetic polymer, propylene glycol as a plasticizer and maltodextrin and other polymers. Films were found to be satisfactory when evaluated for thickness, in vitro drug release, folding endurance, drug content and disintegration time. The surface pH of all the films was found to be neutral. The in vitro drug release of optimized formulation F29 was found to be 99.55 ± 6.3 7% in 7 min. The optimized formulation F29 also showed satisfactory surface pH, drug content (99.38 ± 0.08 %), disintegration time of 8 seconds and good stability. FTIR data revealed that no interaction takes place between the drug and polymers used in the optimized formulation. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the films confirmed their potential as an innovative dosage form to improve delivery and quick onset of action of Palonosetron Hydrochloride. Therefore, the mouth dissolving film of palonosetron is potentially useful for the treatment of emesis disease where quick onset of action is desired, also improved patient compliance.

scholarly journals FORMULATION AND IN VITRO EVALUATION OF BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE AS FAST DISSOLVING ORAL FILM

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Manar Adnan Tamer ◽  
Shaimaa Nazar Abd-al Hammid ◽  
Balqis Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Physical Characterization ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Surface Ph ◽  
Drug Content ◽  
Folding Endurance ◽  
In Vitro Disintegration

Objective: The aim of this study was to formulate and in vitro evaluate fast dissolving oral film of practically insoluble bromocriptine mesylate to enhance its solubility and to improve its oral bioavailability by avoiding first pass effect as well as to produce an immediate release action of the drug from the film for an efficient management of diabetes mellitus type II in addition to an improvement of the patient compliance to this patient-friendly dosage form.Methods: The films were prepared by the solvent casting method using hydroxypropyl methylcellulose of grades (E3, E5, E15), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), pectin and gelatin as film-forming polymers in addition to polyethene glycol 400 (PEG400), propylene glycol (PG) and glycerin were used as a plasticizer. Poloxamer 407 was used as a surfactant, sodium saccharin as a sweetening agent, citric acid as a saliva stimulating agent, vanilla as a flavouring agent and crospovidone as a super disintegrant. The prepared films then tested for physical characterization, thickness, weight uniformity, mechanical characteristics (folding endurance, tensile strength, percent elongation and Young's modulus), surface pH, in vitro disintegration time, drug content and an in vitro drug release.Results: Films were found to be satisfactory when evaluated for physical characterization, thickness, weight uniformity, mechanical tests, in vitro disintegration time, folding endurance, drug content and an in vitro drug release. The surface pH of all the films was found to be neutral or minor change. Films in vitro drug release studies were also done using USP dissolution apparatus type II (paddle type). The in vitro drug release profile in the optimized formulation F14 was gave 86.8 % of drug released at 2 min. The optimized formulation F14 was also showed satisfactory pH (6.2±0.2), drug content (99.2±0.5%), the disintegration time of 9.2±0.1 seconds and the time needed for 80% of medication to be released (T80 %) was 1.35 minute.Conclusion: The bromocriptine mesylate fast dissolving oral film was formulated. The given film disintegrates within nine seconds which release the drug rapidly and gives an action.

scholarly journals Formulation design, optimization & in vitro evaluation of novel orodissolving tablets of efavirenz for hiv infections

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-180
Author(s):  
T Ayyappan ◽  
C Poojitha ◽  
T Vetrichelvan
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Dissolution Time ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Drug Content ◽  
Sodium Starch Glycolate ◽  
Weight Variation ◽  
Wetting Time

In the present work, orodissolving tablets of Efavirenz were prepared by direct compression method with a view to enhance patient compliance. A 23 full factorial design was applied to investigate the combined effect of three formulation variables. Amount of crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate were used as superdisintegrant material along with direct compressible mannitol to enhance mouth feel. The prepared batches of tablets were evaluated for hardness, friability, weight variation, disintegration time, wetting time, drug content and in-vitro dissolution studies. Based on wetting time, disintegration time, the formulation containing crospovidone (5% w/v), carscarmellose sodium (5% w/v) and sodium starch glycolate (8% w/v) was found to be promising and tested for in-vitro drug release pattern (in 0.1 N HCl), short term stability and drug- superdisintegrants interaction. Surface response plots are presented to graphically represent the effect of independent variables (conc. of superdisintegrants) on the in-vitro dissolution time. The validity of the generated mathematical model was tested by preparing extra-design check point formulation. The formulation showed nearly faster drug release compared to the conventional commercial tablet formulation. Stability studies on the optimized formulation indicated that there was no significant change found in physical appearance, hardness, disintegration time, drug content and in-vitro drug release. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v49i3.22131 Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 49(3), 173-180, 2014

scholarly journals Formulation and Evaluation of Floating Tablets of Sitagliptin with Extract of Triphala

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4-A) ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
Revathi Sundaramoorthy ◽  
V Gopal ◽  
G Jeyabalan
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Chemical Interaction ◽  
Lag Time ◽  
Matrix Tablets ◽  
Wet Granulation ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Floating Tablets ◽  
Drug Content ◽  
Soxhlet Apparatus

The aim of the present work is to formulate, optimize and evaluate hydrodynamically balanced antidiabetic system incorporated with sitagliptin and phytochemical constituents of Triphala extract for the treatment of constipation associated with diabetes.  The Triphala churna of two different ratios, 1:1:1 (TC1) and 1:2:4 (TC2) were subjected to hot percolation using Soxhlet apparatus using methanol as solvent. The floating matrix tablets of Sitagliptin with methanolic Triphala extract was prepared by wet granulation technique using HPMC K4M as polymer, starch/honey as binder and sodium bicarbonate & citric acid as effervescent agents by 24 factorial design.  The compatibility studies showed that there is no chemical interaction between the drug, polymer and the excipients used in the tablets.  The independent variables are drug & Triphala extract ratio (X1), Triphala proportion (X2), binder used for granulation (X3), and amount of effervescent excipients used (X4).  The dependent variables are hardness (Y1), buoyancy lag time (Y2), total floating time (Y3), in-vitro drug release (Y4), and T50% (Y5).  The prepared floating tablets were subjected to all post compression parameters such as hardness, friability, swelling capacity, buoyancy, total floating time, drug content & in-vitro drug release and were found to be within normal limits.  Based on drug content, buoyancy lag time and in-vitro drug release the formulations F14 and F16 were selected for in-vivo study of the formulation.  Keywords:  Triphala, Sitagliptin, honey, floating tablet. 

scholarly journals Formulation, Characterisation and Evaluation of the Ethosuximide Oral Immediate Release Tablets

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1807-1813
Author(s):  
Naga Sujan M ◽  
Kunal K Mehta ◽  
Amit B Patil ◽  
Anusha Vajhala
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Dosage Form ◽  
Immediate Release ◽  
Rice Starch ◽  
Wet Granulation ◽  
Drug Release Profile ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Release Studies

The present study is aimed to formulate, characterization, and evaluate oral immediate-release tablets of Ethosuximide. It is employed as an anti-epileptic agent used in the treatment of epilepsy, in all the age groups who were≥ 1 year. The dosage form is formulated by directly compressing the blend and granulating the powder blend by wet granulation methods. The optimized formulation is achieved by the trial and error method by changing the concentration of lactose monohydrate and di-basic calcium phosphate dehydrate as diluents, sodium starch glycolate as Super-dis-integrant, rice Starch as an intra-granular binder, hydroxypropyl cellulose as binder talc as a lubricant. Evaluation parameters such as micrometric properties, disintegration time along with in-vitro drug release studies were performed for characterizing the dosage form. In-vitro drug release studies were carried out using 0.1 N HCl as dissolution media with 75 rpm and temperature of 370C ± 50C by employing USP apparatus II (Paddle type). Estimation of the % drug release of the tablet was carried out using the UV method. The prepared formulation and the marketed formulation were tested for the in-vitro drug release profile and the prepared formulation was compared with the marketed formulation. All the evaluated result was found to be within the specifications. Therefore, from the obtained evaluation results F6 trail was selected as the best formulation.

scholarly journals THE DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISATION OF FAST DISSOLVING FILM OF POORLY WATERSOLUBLE DRUG LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

2021 ◽  
pp. 170-177
Author(s):  
ANAGHA PRABHU ◽  
ASMITA ARONDEKAR Arondeka ◽  
PRASHANT BHIDE ◽  
SHWETA BORKAR
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ◽  
Onset Of Action ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Drug Content ◽  
In Vitro Disintegration ◽  
Lurasidone Hydrochloride

Objective: The objective of the present work was to formulate and evaluate a fast-dissolving oral film of lurasidone hydrochlorideused as an atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia capable of providing faster onset of action. Methods: The fastdissolving films of lurasidone hydrochloride were prepared by the solvent casting technique using different compositions and combinations of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose E-3, E-5, E-15, and K4M as fast-dissolving polymer bases. A set of seven formulations were prepared and evaluated for parameters like physical characterization, thickness, weight uniformity, mechanical characteristics (folding endurance,tensile strength), surface pH, in vitro disintegration time, drug content, and an in vitro drug release. Results: The prepared films exhibited uniform and a smooth surface with uniform weight, thicknessand 89-90% mg drug content. The formulation F7 Showed excellent elasticity and disintegration within seconds. Lurasidone hydrochloride was rapidly released in vitro from all formulations. The release was found to be rapid and maximum of 41.5% in Phosphate buffer pH 6.8 and 58.6% in 0.1 N hydrochloric acid over a period of 30 min. The further optimized formulation F7Adepicted a faster and maximum release of 78% as compared to the marketed tablet 74%. Conclusion: The developed formulation is a better alternative to tablets by its ability to produce good drug release.

Effect of Compression Force and Concentration of Superdisintigrant on Directly Compressed Tablets of Metformin HCl

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 2677-2684
Author(s):  
Suryakanta Swain ◽  
Chinam Niranjan Patra ◽  
Kahnu Charan Panigrahi ◽  
Muddana Eswara Bhanoji Rao ◽  
Rashmita Patro
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Diffusion Mechanism ◽  
Compression Force ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Powder Mixtures ◽  
Drug Content ◽  
Croscarmellose Sodium ◽  
Metformin Hcl

The present research work was to evaluate the effect of compression force and concentration of superdisintigrant on tableting properties of metformin HCl. Initially powder mixtures of drug, croscarmellose sodium (0.62% to 10% w/w) and microcrystalline cellulose PH-200 sufficient quantity were prepared and evaluate their pre-compression parameters of different formulation batches such as angle of repose, bulk density, tapped density, Hausner’s ratio and compressibility index. The prepared powder mixtures of different batches were compressed into tablet using hydraulic pellet press machine at two optimized compression forces (77 MPa and 154 MPa). The post compression parameters such as thickness, diameter, weight variation, hardness, friability, drug content, disintegration time and in-vitro drug release study of the prepared tablets were evaluated. FT-IR and DSC studies showed that no incompatibility of the selected drug with the selected excipients. At selected compression force (77 MPa) and increased concentration of superdisintigration (0.62% to 10% w/w) of formulations F1 to F5 indicated that, disintegration time were periodically decreased up to F3 (1.25% w/w croscarmellose sodium). When the concen-tration of superdisintigrant increased up to 10% showed that disintegration time were periodically increased. Similarly, at compression force 154 MPa there is increased in tablet hardness but this effect was less significant when the superdisintegrant concentration more than 1.25% w/w. The hardness and drug content of all the formulations were found to be 3.59 ± 0.23 to 4.85 ± 0.01 kg/cm2 and 97.89 ± 0.10% to 99.42 ± 0.03% respectively. The in-vitro drug release data suggested that drug release of all the formulations followed Higuchi’s kinetic (R> = 0.998). The release rate exponent values (n) suggested the mechanism of drug release followed Quasi-Fickian diffusion mechanism at compression force 77 MPa and anomalous diffusion mechanism at compression force 154 MPa, respectively.

scholarly journals FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ORODISPERSIBLE TABLETS OF DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE

2020 ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
P. V. KAMALA KUMARI ◽  
Y. SRINIVASA RAO
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ◽  
Wet Granulation ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Orodispersible Tablets ◽  
Weight Variation ◽  
Donepezil Hydrochloride

Objective: The present study was aimed to develop the formulation and in vitro evaluation of Orodispersible tablets by wet granulation method using Donepezil HCl as a model drug to enhance patient compliance. Methods: In the wet granulation method, a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose were used along with superdisintegrants, i.e., croscarmellose sodium and crospovidone. The prepared granules were subjected to both pre and post-compression evaluation parameters including; FTIR spectroscopy, micromeritics properties, tablet weight variation, hardness, friability, drug content, disintegration time and in vitro drug release. Results: FTIR studies indicated that there was nointeraction between the drug and the excipients used. The formulation containing high concentration of crospovidone and mixture as the best formulation F2 based on in vitro drug release characteristics of tablet formulation. Conclusion: The results of this work suggested that orodispersible tablets of Donepezil hydrochloride with rapid disintegration time, fast drug release and good hardness can be efficiently and successfully formulated by wet granulation method.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Evaluation of Thiol-Conjugated Poloxamer and Its Pharmaceutical Applications

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 693
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zaman ◽  
Sadaf Saeed ◽  
Rabia Imtiaz Bajwa ◽  
Muhammad Shafeeq Ur Rahman ◽  
Saeed Ur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Dissolution Profile ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Weight Variation ◽  
Amorphous Nature ◽  
Considerable Concentration

The current study was designed to convert the poloxamer (PLX) into thiolated poloxamer (TPLX), followed by its physicochemical, biocompatibilities studies, and applications as a pharmaceutical excipient in the development of tacrolimus (TCM)-containing compressed tablets. Thiolation was accomplished by using thiourea as a thiol donor and hydrochloric acid (HCl) as a catalyst in the reaction. Both PLX and TPLX were evaluated for surface morphology based on SEM, the crystalline or amorphous nature of the particles, thiol contents, micromeritics, FTIR, and biocompatibility studies in albino rats. Furthermore, the polymers were used in the development of compressed tablets. Later, they were also characterized for thickness, diameter, hardness, weight variation, swelling index, disintegration time, mucoadhesion, and in vitro drug release. The outcomes of the study showed that the thiolation process was accomplished successfully, which was confirmed by FTIR, where a characteristic peak was noticed at 2695.9968 cm−1 in the FTIR scan of TPLX. Furthermore, the considerable concentration of the thiol constituents (20.625 µg/g of the polymer), which was present on the polymeric backbone, also strengthened the claim of successful thiolation. A mucoadhesion test illustrated the comparatively better mucoadhesion strength of TPLX compared to PLX. The in vitro drug release study exhibited that the TPLX-based formulation showed a more rapid (p < 0.05) release of the drug in 1 h compared to the PLX-based formulation. The in vivo toxicity studies confirmed that both PLX and TPLX were safe when they were administered to the albino rats. Conclusively, the thiolation of PLX made not only the polymer more mucoadhesive but also capable of improving the dissolution profile of TCM.

DESIGN AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ACECLOFENAC FAST DISSOLVING TABLETS USING SUPER DISINTEGRATING AGENTS

INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (01) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
V.L Narasaiah ◽  
◽  
Ch. Praneetha ◽  
P Mallika ◽  
K. Pullamma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Wet Granulation ◽  
Content Uniformity ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
First Order ◽  
Drug Content ◽  
Weight Variation

The aim of this project was to develop fast dissolving tablets (FDT) of aceclofenac by wet granulation using super disintegrating agents such as cross carmellose sodium (CCS), Crospovidone (CP) and sodium starch glycolate (SSG) were formulated and evaluated. The tablets evaluated for thickness, hardness, friability weight variation, drug content, water absorption ratio, wetting time, disintegration time and in vitro dissolution studies. The in vitro release studies were conducted in pH 7.4 phosphate buffer. Different release models like zero order, first order, Higuchi and Korsmeyer-Peppas were applied to in vitro drug release data in order to evaluate drug release mechanisms and kinetics. The formulation ‘F4’ showed satisfactory physico-chemical properties and drug content uniformity. The formulation ‘F4’ follows first order kinetics and the mechanism of drug release was governed by Higuchi. The ‘n’ value showed between <0.5, it was followed that Fickian transport. The FTIR studies were conducted and it shows that there is no interaction between drug and excipients.

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