Alginate excipients are versatile biopolymers derived from various natural sources, primarily seaweed, and have gained significant prominence in the pharmaceutical industry due to their diverse applications. The pharmaceutical industry relies on alginates for their exceptional properties, which include gelling ability, controlled drug release, and biocompatibility.
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Alginates
Film-Forming Polymers for Inhibition of Hydroxyapatite Dissolution: A Screening Study
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of film-forming polymer solutions of different concentrations and pH values, either associated or not with sodium fluoride (F; 225 ppm F−), when applied during the initial stage of salivary pellicle formation, to prevent the dissolution of…
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3D bioprinting of multifunctional alginate dialdehyde (ADA)–gelatin (GEL) (ADA-GEL) hydrogels…
The present work explores the 3D extrusion printing of ferulic acid (FA)-containing alginate dialdehyde (ADA)–gelatin (GEL) scaffolds with a wide spectrum of biophysical and pharmacological properties. The tailored addition of FA (≤0.2 %) increases the crosslinking between FA and GEL in the…
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Revolutionary Advancements in Fast Dissolving Tablets: An In-Depth Exploration
ABSTRACT
A novel drug delivery system plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient adherence to medication regimens. Among these innovative approaches, fast dissolving tablets (FDT’s) stand out as a particularly promising option. FDT’s offer a range of benefits, including precise dosing, ease of…
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Aerogels as Carriers for Oral Administration of Drugs: An Approach towards Colonic Delivery
Polysaccharide aerogels have emerged as a highly promising technology in the field of oral drug delivery. These nanoporous, ultralight materials, derived from natural polysaccharides such as cellulose, starch, or chitin, have significant potential in colonic drug delivery due to their unique…
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Chitosan-coated alginate (CCA) nanoparticles for augmentation of topical antihistaminic activity of…
Abstract
Objective
The aim of the present study was to formulate chitosan-coated alginate nanoparticles containing the drug diphenhydramine hydrochloride (DHH).
Significance
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (DHH) is the prototype of H1-antihistaminic drugs. It is a lipophilic drug, that…
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Mucoadhesive Pentoxyfylline Microsphere for Non-Invasive Nasal Drug Delivery
The aim of this study was to formulate and evaluate mucoadhesive sodium alginate microspheres for nasal administration of Pentoxifylline to avoid first-pass metabolism. Microspheres were prepared using an ionic gelation process using a 23 -factorial design. We investigated the effects of several…
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A Shrewd Ingenious Approach of Oral Drug Delivery of Insulin for the Amelioration of Diabetic…
Since 1922, insulin has saved the lives of countless people. However, the difficulties of subcutaneous administration, the need for frequent glucose self-monitoring, and the non-physiological action profiles of insulin prompted many medical professionals and patients to ask fornon-injectable insulin…
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Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Taste- Masked Prednisolone Orodispersible Tablets
Abstract
Background: Prednisolone is a corticosteroid with a very bitter taste acts as anti- anti-inflammatory and immune suppressant drug and it is used at any age.
Objective: To improve patient compliance by masking the bitter taste of the drug to be delivered as an orodispersible tablet.…
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Immediate-release dosage form; focus on disintegrants use as a promising excipient
Disintegrants are materials or mixtures of substances added in the drug formulations, which make easier dispersion or breakup of tablets and ingredients of capsules in small-scale particles for fast dissolution then it comes in contact with water in the GI tract. Immediate drug release dosage forms…
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Application of the Gradient boosted tree approach for thin film classification based on…
Introduction
Thin films are polymeric strips that disintegrate in the oral cavity and consist of a film-forming agent and an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). Generally, thin films disintegrate within seconds, but their composition can be modified to allow slower disintegration and release of…
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