Pharma Excipients
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Buccal films: A review of therapeutic opportunities, formulations & relevant evaluation…
The potential of the mucoadhesive film technology is hard to ignore, owing to perceived superior patient acceptability versus buccal tablets, and significant therapeutic opportunities compared to conventional oral drug delivery systems, especially for those who suffer from dysphagia. In spite of…
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The role of hydrophilic/hydrophobic group ratio of polyvinyl alcohol on the miscibility of…
The miscibility of the therapeutic drug in the polymer matrix is the key to the successful design and development of orodispersible films (ODFs). In the present study, four hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohols (PVAs) with identical polymerization degree were investigated as carriers for Amlodipine (AML)…
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An evaluation of film coating materials and their predicted oro-esophageal gliding performance for…
Oral drug therapy is generally provided in the form of solid oral dosage forms (SODF) that have to be swallowed intact and move throughout the oro-esophageal system until reaching the stomach. Previous studies have provided evidence that the surface characteristics of SODF play an important role…
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The use of natural gums to produce nano-based hydrogels and films for topical application
Natural gums are a source of biopolymeric materials with a wide range of applications for multiple purposes. These polysaccharides are extensively explored due to their low toxicity, gelling and thickening properties, and bioadhesive potential, which have sparked interest in researchers given their…
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Orally Dispersible Dosage Forms for Paediatric Use: Current Knowledge and Development of…
The paediatric population has always suffered from a lack of medicines tailored to their needs, especially in terms of accurate dosage, stability and acceptability. Orodispersible dosage forms have gone through a resurrection as an alternative to liquid formulations or fractioned solid formulations,…
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Hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles-loaded ion-crosslinked bilayer films with excellent…
Mucoadhesive buccal films (MBFs) become the most promising buccal mucosal delivery system duo to its advantageous properties, including simple preparation technique and better patient compliance. The mechanical properties and mucoadhesion of MBFs are crucial in their successful performance as well…
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An Insight into Preparatory Methods and Characterization of Orodispersible Film—A Review
Over the past few decades, researchers and companies have been trying to develop novel drug delivery systems to ensure safety, efficacy, compliance, and patient acceptability. Nowadays drug discovery and development are expensive, complex, and time-consuming processes, but trends are moving toward…
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A Oral Fast Dissolving Films Containing Lyophilized Labetalol HCL with Hydroxy Propyl…
Introduction: Labetalol HCL is an antihypertensive drug used to treat high blood pressure in the long term management of angina. Labetalol HCL is readily absorbed after oral administration. Labetalol HCl undergoes considerable hepatic first-pass metabolism due to its lipid-soluble nature.…
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Oral Thin-films from Design to Delivery: A Pharmaceutical Viewpoint
Stable drug-type tablets and capsules are painful to drink or chew for many pediatric and geriatric patients. Accurate dosing is also an issue for liquid orals (syrup, suspension, emulsion, and so on). Several fast-dissolving drug delivery systems have been designed to address these issues. One of…
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Semi-solid extrusion 3D printing of tailored ChewTs for veterinary use – A focus on…
Currently, there are a few or none marketed gabapentin veterinary products, leading to treatment with compounded dosage forms or off-label use of human-marketed products. With the said approaches, there are significant risks of preparation errors, rendering these practices suboptimal. A new…
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