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Small patients, big challenges: navigating pediatric drug manipulations to prevent medication errors…
ABSTRACT
Introduction
Medication errors during drug manipulations in pediatric care pose significant challenges to patient safety and optimal medication management. Epidemiological studies have revealed a high prevalenceof medication errors throughout the medication process. Due to the lack of…
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Extemporaneous preparation of paediatric oral formulations with sildenafil citrate
The paediatric population is composed of several very diferent subgroups, each with its own specifc characteristics. For this reason, children cannot be considered “small adults”. The development of formulations suitable for children is a complex process, as it must consider the physiological…
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Accessing amorphous solid dispersions for improved Solubility and Bioavailability in paediatric…
This article shows the content of a poster which was presented at the 𝗘𝗨𝗣𝗳𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘄 2023
Introduction
BCS class II drugs show a low solubility. Modern paediatric formulations are needed to obtain high acceptance of patients at recommended daily doses
Hot-melt extrusion (HME)…
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Taste Masked Artesunate/Amodiaquine Micropellets in the Fight Against Malaria
This article shows the content of a poster which was presented at the 𝗘𝗨𝗣𝗳𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘄 2023
Malaria & Treatment Challenges
Children aged under 5 years are the worst affected by malaria, causing about 10 % of all children’s deaths in regions where malaria is endemic. Fixed dose…
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Stepping into small shoes: Gaining user perspective on appropriate administration devices for…
A cross sectional pan-India study about use of administration devices for paediatric oral and inhalation medicines was conducted with a diverse pool of participants of various age groups. Via 634 respondents from more than 15 states in India, this study has identified the administration devices…
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A Guide to Best Practice in Sensory Analysis of Pharmaceutical Formulations
It is well established that treatment regime compliance is linked to the acceptability of a pharmaceutical formulation, and hence also to therapeutic outcomes. To that end, acceptability must be assessed during the development of all pharmaceutical products and especially for those intended for…
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Development of a Carvedilol Oral Liquid Formulation for Paediatric Use
Carvedilol (CARV) is an ‘off-label’ β-blocker drug to treat cardiovascular diseases in children. Since CARV is nearly insoluble in water, only CARV solid forms are commercialized. Usually, CARV tablets are manipulated to prepare an extemporaneous liquid formulation for children in hospitals. We…
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Manufacturing pharmaceutical mini-tablets for pediatric patients using drop-on-demand printing
Abstract
The pharmaceutical industry has traditionally manufactured medicines in a limited range of dose strengths, with an emphasis on addressing the needs of the largest patient subgroups. This has disadvantaged smaller patient subsets, such as children, who often cannot find drug products in…
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Paediatric Medicinal Formulation Development: Utilising Human Taste Panels and Incorporating Their…
This review paper explores the role of human taste panels and artificial neural networks (ANNs) in taste-masking paediatric drug formulations. Given the ethical, practical, and regulatory challenges of employing children, young adults (18–40) can serve as suitable substitutes due to the similarity…
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Pellets and gummies: Seeking a 3D printed gastro-resistant omeprazole dosage for paediatric…
The production of 3D printed pharmaceuticals has thrived in recent years, as it allows the generation of customised medications in small batches. This is particularly helpful for patients who need specific doses or formulations, such as children. Compounding pharmacies seek alternatives to…
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