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HPC – hydroxypropyl cellulose
3D-printed tablets using a single-step hot-melt pneumatic process for poorly soluble drugs
Main purpose was to evaluate the applicability of a 3D-printer equipped with a hot-melt pneumatic dispenser as a single-step process to prepare tablet dosage forms. Dutasteride, a poorly water-soluble drug, was selected as a model drug. Soluplus®, Kollidon® VA 64, Eudragit® E PO, and hydroxypropyl…
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Formulation and stability study of hydroxychloroquine sulfate oral suspensions
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug indicated in the treatment of acute attacks of malaria due to Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum. It is also used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, and more…
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Using natural alternative excipients for tableting and capsule filling
A large number of dietary supplements are available in solid oral dosage forms. Vitamin and mineral supplements can be easily pressed into tablets by wet granulation or direct compression, but such tablet formulations require good binders. Commonly used binders in tablet formulations include…
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Current Status in the Utilization of Biobased Polymers for 3D Printing Process
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a revolutionary additive manufacturing technique that allows rapid prototyping of objects with intricate architectures. This Review covers the recent state-of-the-art of biopolymers (protein and carbohydrate-based materials) application in pharmaceutical,…
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3D printed bilayer tablet with dual controlled drug release for tuberculosis treatment
In this study Fusion Deposition Modelling (FDM) was employed to design and fabricate a bilayer tablet consisting of isoniazid (INZ) and rifampicin (RFC) for the treatment of tuberculosis. INZ was formulated in hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) matrix to allow drug release in the stomach (acidic…
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Effect of Disintegrants on Prolongation of Tablet Disintegration Induced by Immersion in Xanthan…
In clinical practice, a thickening solution is frequently used to allow easy swallowing of tablets by patients suffering from dysphagia. This study investigated the effect of the thickening solution on tablet disintegration. Model tablets containing different disintegrants were prepared and their…
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3D printing of solid oral dosage forms: numerous challenges with unique opportunities
Since the FDA approval of Spritam, there has been a growing interest in the application of 3D printing in pharmaceutical science. 3D printing is a method of manufacturing involving the layer-by-layer deposition of materials to create a final product according to a digital model. There are various…
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Characterizing and Exploring the Differences in Dissolution and Stability Between Crystalline Solid…
Solid dispersion is one of the most effective ways to improve the dissolution of insoluble drugs. When the carrier can highly disperse the drug, it will increase the wettability of the drug and reduce the surface tension, thus improving the solubility, dissolution, and bioavailability. However,…
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Development of Immediate Release (IR) 3D-printed oral dosage forms with focus on industrial…
Pharmaceutical 3D-printing represents a potentially new dosing and manufacturing approach for the pharmaceutical industry, with unique opportunities for personalization of dosage strengths. Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is a 3D-printing technique, which presents advantages for decentralized…
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Mechanical Characteristics of Orally Disintegrating Films: Comparison of Folding Endurance and…
The tensile test is the most widely used method for testing the mechanical characteristics of orally disintegrating films (ODFs). The other available test is the folding endurance (FE) test, which is more suitable for clarifying the actual strength during the manufacturing and dosing. However, the…
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